Hunter
How to say it: HUN-ter · /ˈhʌntər/
English occupational surname meaning 'one who hunts', transferred to given name use. Evokes outdoor strength.
Hunter was the 144th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,761 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #253 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #144 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,761 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,200 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #253 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Hunter crested in the 2000s and has faded since. Resting far under that crest, the near future suggests more easing.
What goes with it
Rugged and breathy with a strong outdoorsy aura. Sawyer aligns with its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hunter is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #91. Ireland: #161.
Famous people named Hunter
- Hunter S. Thompson (1937–2005)American journalist and author
- Hunter Biden (born 1970)American businessman and lobbyist
- Hunter Parrish (born 1987)American actor
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