Boy’s name · English

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

#144for boys in 2025
1 in 1,200US babies
2,761born in 2025
#253projected for 2030
2000sits peak decade
1 in 50chance a classmate shares it

Key facts

Key facts about Hunter
Rank among boys’ names, 2025#144
Babies born in 20252,761
Share of births1 in 1,200
Peak decade2000s
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.

1900195020002020–25
Peak: 4,767 per million births, 2000s.

What goes with it

Rugged and breathy with a strong outdoorsy aura. Sawyer aligns with its spirit.

Nicknames

  • Hunt

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.

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