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Harding

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAR-ding /ˈhɑr.dɪŋ/High

Meaning: From the Old English, 'son of the brave/hardy one' (heard, 'brave; hardy', + the -ing suffix, 'son of'); a surname-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Son of the brave/hardy one: Harding is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English, 'son of the brave/hardy one' (heard, 'brave; hardy', + the -ing suffix, 'son of'); a surname-name
U.S. rank (2025)#12697 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Harding comes from the Old English, 'son of the brave/hardy one' (heard, 'brave; hardy', + the -ing suffix, 'son of'; a surname-name; a U.S. presidential surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'HAR-ding').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, son-of-the-brave at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Harding means 'son of the brave/hardy one' (heard, 'brave; hardy', + -ing, 'son of') — a crisp, classic surname-name (said 'HAR-ding').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Harding — surname-name

Variations

HardinHardyng

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harding mean?

Harding is an English surname, 'son of the brave/hardy one'.

How do you pronounce Harding?

It's said HAR-ding /ˈhɑr.dɪŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harding a boy or girl name?

Harding is a boy's name here.

How popular is Harding?

Harding is a very rare name in the U.S.

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