Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1920
Hardwick
21 babies named Hardwick in U.S. Social Security records since 1920, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1920–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Hardwick sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 21 recorded since 1920.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hardwick has been recorded 21 times among boys since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1954.
- 21 total births
- 1920–1954 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Hardwick since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1954.
- 21
- total births
- 1920–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Hardwick was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
6 babies were named Hardwick in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Hardwick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hardwick splits its recorded history at 1946: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hardwick at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Hardwick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1954
- Peak year (1920)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Hardwick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hardwick's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Hardwick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Hardwick by state
Where Hardwick concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 10 | 47.6% |
Georgia share of Hardwick's total US births 47.6%
10 of 21 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hardwick? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 21 babies named Hardwick. The most recent recorded year was 1954. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 6 births.
When was Hardwick most popular? ▼
Hardwick was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Hardwick most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hardwick are Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Hardwick been used? ▼
Records for Hardwick go back to 1920, giving 35 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Hardwick? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harold, Harry, Harvey, Harrison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hardwick's data
- Hardwick's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Hardwicks (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hardwick
Nearby Names Like Hardwick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hardwick
Harold Boy
#988 551,632 births
Harry Boy
#775 423,866 births
Harvey Boy
#245 127,925 births
Harrison Boy
#121 99,138 births
Harley Boy
#1019 40,705 births
Compare Hardwick side by side: Hardwick vs Harold Hardwick vs Harry Hardwick vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hardwick: Baby Name Since 1920 - 21 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hardwick. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hardwick draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.