How Many People Are Named Harding?
Complete statistics for the name Harding: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Harding is a very rare name, with only 217 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,519,113 Americans; most of these folks are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Harding often resonate with the life-path number 7, which traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 93All 1,118 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Harding Through the Generations
A classic name from the early 20th century, Harding saw its peak popularity in 1921 with 235 births. Today, it's slowly rising again, but the majority of those named Harding are still over 60, with 93% of the 217 living bearers falling into this age group. This skew towards older generations means that the average age of someone named Harding is 93, reflecting a name that's deeply rooted in history yet finding new life among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Harding's English roots
📄 About the Name Harding
How Many People Have the Name Harding?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 38,220 people in the United States currently share the name Harding. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,672 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Harding a Common or Rare Name?
Harding is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Harding in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Harding Most Popular?
The name Harding reached peak popularity in 1921, with 235 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Harding?
Approximately 38,220 people named Harding live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 38,220. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,672 Americans.
Is Harding a rare name?
Harding is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,672 Americans has this name.
What does the name Harding mean?
The meaning and origin of Harding are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Harding more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Harding are male and 0% are female.
When was Harding most popular?
Harding peaked in 1921 with 235 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.