Hardy
Meaning
“English surname/word name from Germanic, 'bold, brave'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Hardy peaked in the 2020s.
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Popularity in Brazil
48 people · the #68,557 first name in Brazil · median age 62
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Hardy
People given the name Hardy in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Hardy deep dive
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