Hunter: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HUN-ter · 2 syllables
Hunter means “one who hunts”, from English.
- Meaning
- one who hunts
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HUN-ter
- US rank (2025)
- #130
- US babies a year
- about 3,647 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Hunter?
Hunter was the #130 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,084 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #130 |
| England & Wales | #58 |
| Scotland | #39 |
| Northern Ireland | #80 |
| Ireland | #154 |
| Canada | #124 |
| Australia | #40 |
How old are people named Hunter?
Half of US adults named Hunter are older than 26; most are between 19 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Hunter
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Hunter have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Hunter
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Hunter
What does the name Hunter mean?
Hunter means “one who hunts”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Hunter?
Hunter is pronounced HUN-ter.
How popular is the name Hunter?
Hunter was the #130 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,084 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Hunter?
Half of US adults named Hunter are older than 26. Most are between 19 and 37.