Hunter: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child who pursues life with passion and skill.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #69
- Peak
- #35 in 2000
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hunter Means
Hunter is a boy name of English origin. A child who pursues life with passion and skill.
How Popular Hunter Is
Hunter currently ranks #69 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #35 in 2000. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Hunter
- Hunter reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #35 in 2000.
- Hunter has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Hunter has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Hunter is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Hunter
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Hunter
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hunter.
Questions About Hunter
What does Hunter mean?
Hunter is a boy name of English origin. A child who pursues life with passion and skill.
How popular is Hunter?
Hunter currently ranks #69 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #35 in 2000. It has held steady.
Where does Hunter come from?
Hunter comes from English roots. Hunter reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #35 in 2000.
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