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
Meaning & origin
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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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 most commonly a boy's name.
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.