Hardy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAR-dee / /ˈhɑːr.di/English; French
Meaning
English: brave; French: hardy, strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hardy has roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it is derived from the Old French 'hardi,' meaning brave or bold. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name throughout history. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has been associated with various notable figures. Hardy is also recognized in literature and popular culture.
Trend Summary
The name Hardy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hardie
- Hardi
International Variants
- Hardi (French)
- Hardy (German)
Famous people named Hardy
Hardy Amies was a British fashion designer who gained fame for dressing Queen Elizabeth II.
Hardy Krüger was a German actor known for his roles in international films during the mid-20th century.
Hardy Sandhu is an Indian singer and actor recognized for his contributions to Punjabi music.
Fictional characters named Hardy
Hardy Boys are fictional characters in a series of mystery novels created by Edward Stratemeyer.
Hardy the Dog is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his humorous antics.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hardy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hardy has ranked as high as #734 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Hardy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hardy (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 | |
WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 19 |
1881 | 16 |
1882 | 26 |
1883 | 14 |
1884 | 19 |
1885 | 15 |
1886 | 26 |
1887 | 7 |
1888 | 24 |
1889 | 25 |
1890 | 27 |
1891 | 13 |
1892 | 20 |
1893 | 27 |
1894 | 19 |
1895 | 18 |
1896 | 20 |
1897 | 12 |
1898 | 23 |
1899 | 15 |
1900 | 26 |
1901 | 15 |
1902 | 14 |
1903 | 18 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 8 |
1906 | 17 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 28 |
1909 | 29 |
1910 | 26 |
1911 | 30 |
1912 | 33 |
1913 | 45 |
1914 | 68 |
1915 | 55 |
1916 | 67 |
1917 | 73 |
1918 | 68 |
1919 | 84 |
1920 | 111 |
1921 | 151 |
1922 | 139 |
1923 | 118 |
1924 | 67 |
1925 | 83 |
1926 | 73 |
1927 | 72 |
1928 | 72 |
1929 | 72 |
1930 | 59 |
1931 | 61 |
1932 | 67 |
1933 | 54 |
1934 | 57 |
1935 | 63 |
1936 | 57 |
1937 | 70 |
1938 | 51 |
1939 | 59 |
1940 | 62 |
1941 | 77 |
1942 | 85 |
1943 | 75 |
1944 | 73 |
1945 | 71 |
1946 | 77 |
1947 | 72 |
1948 | 59 |
1949 | 86 |
1950 | 54 |
1951 | 70 |
1952 | 60 |
1953 | 65 |
1954 | 54 |
1955 | 55 |
1956 | 45 |
1957 | 53 |
1958 | 49 |
1959 | 49 |
1960 | 53 |
1961 | 62 |
1962 | 43 |
1963 | 47 |
1964 | 50 |
1965 | 40 |
1966 | 39 |
1967 | 33 |
1968 | 34 |
1969 | 31 |
1970 | 36 |
1971 | 33 |
1972 | 37 |
1973 | 24 |
1974 | 25 |
1975 | 32 |
1976 | 24 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 23 |
1979 | 22 |
1980 | 21 |
1981 | 26 |
1982 | 23 |
1983 | 16 |
1984 | 20 |
1985 | 19 |
1986 | 13 |
1987 | 23 |
1988 | 19 |
1989 | 13 |
1990 | 23 |
1991 | 14 |
1992 | 25 |
1993 | 17 |
1994 | 23 |
1995 | 13 |
1996 | 14 |
1997 | 9 |
1998 | 10 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 10 |
2001 | 17 |
2002 | 22 |
2003 | 20 |
2004 | 15 |
2005 | 20 |
2006 | 28 |
2007 | 13 |
2008 | 13 |
2009 | 22 |
2010 | 17 |
2011 | 20 |
2012 | 28 |
2013 | 20 |
2014 | 32 |
2015 | 43 |
2016 | 48 |
2017 | 32 |
2018 | 35 |
2019 | 37 |
2020 | 38 |
2021 | 52 |
2022 | 63 |
2023 | 39 |
2024 | 52 |