Hunter
English boy's name meaning “one who hunts”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- one who hunts
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #115
- Born in 2023
- 3,122
- Peak year
- 1998 (#36)
Meaning & origin
Hunter is an occupational surname for a hunter, now a rugged, popular first name.
Is Hunter an English name?
Yes — Hunter is an English name meaning "one who hunts". Hunter is an occupational surname for a hunter, now a rugged, popular first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Hunter ranked #115 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,122 US boys were given the name Hunter.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #36 in 1998
“Unranked” means Hunter was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Hunter
Hunter is spelled H-U-N-T-E-R — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Hunter: frequently asked questions
What does the name Hunter mean?
Hunter is a English name meaning "one who hunts". Hunter is an occupational surname for a hunter, now a rugged, popular first name.
Where does the name Hunter come from?
Hunter is of English origin. Hunter is an occupational surname for a hunter, now a rugged, popular first name.
Is Hunter a boy or a girl name?
Hunter is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 347 girls and 3,122 boys — about 10% girls and 90% boys.
How many babies are named Hunter?
In 2023, 3,122 US boys were given the name Hunter.
Is Hunter a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Hunter ranked #115 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Hunter?
Hunter is spelled H-U-N-T-E-R — 6 letters.
How common is the name Hunter?
In 2023, 3,122 US boys were given the name Hunter. In the latest US data, Hunter ranked #115 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Hunter an English name?
Yes — Hunter is an English name meaning "one who hunts". Hunter is an occupational surname for a hunter, now a rugged, popular first name.
What does Hunter mean in English?
In English, Hunter means "one who hunts". Hunter is an occupational surname for a hunter, now a rugged, popular first name.