Gunner
How to say it: GUN-ur · /ˈɡʌnər/
From Old Norse 'Gunnarr', composed of 'gunnr' (war, battle) and 'arr' (warrior); bold warrior.
Gunner was the 330th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 597 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #454 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #330 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 597 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,130 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #454 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Heard mostly in recent decades, Gunner crested in the 2010s. Near that crest still, a slight slip is expected.
What goes with it
Bold and rolling with crisp edges, Gunner lands strong. Hunter shares that rugged tone.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gunner is about 1 in 131.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Gunner
- Gunner Wright (born 1973)American actor
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