The nameHunter
Hunter is an English and Scottish occupational surname, used as a boy's name since the late 20th century.
- Boy's name
- English and Scottish
Meaning
Hunter means "hunter", from the Old English huntian, "to hunt".
Origin
English and Scottish, from an occupational surname.
History
Hunter was in the American top 100 from 1993 to 2021 and reached 35th place in 2000. In England and Wales it reached 44th place in 2018.
Did you know?
- Hunter S. Thompson, author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, invented gonzo journalism.
Famous people named Hunter
- Hunter S. Thompson, journalist
- Hunter Schafer, actress
Popularity of the name Hunter
Hunter in the United States
Hunter was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 98,427 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Hunter. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Hunter in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 4,043 births a year on average, against 7,203 in the five years before.
Hunter in the United Kingdom
Hunter was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,343 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Hunter. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Hunter in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 984 births a year on average, against 1,200 in the five years before.
Hunter in Ireland
Sibling names for Hunter
Names from the same generation as Hunter, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hunter mean?
Hunter means "hunter", from the Old English huntian, "to hunt".
What is the origin of the name Hunter?
English and Scottish, from an occupational surname.
Is Hunter a girl's or a boy's name?
Hunter is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hunter?
In 2024, Hunter was the 128th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,831 births.
What are good sibling names for Hunter?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Grace, Autumn, Faith and Hailey for a sister, Blake, Austin, Chase and Adam for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hunter?
Hunter S. Thompson, journalist; Hunter Schafer, actress.