Hunter
boy name#130 in 2025Hunter entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #35 in 2000, ranks #130 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#130
rank today
#35
peak (2000)
2,761
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #666 |
| 1890s | #680 |
| 1900s | #728 |
| 1910s | #829 |
| 1920s | #908 |
| 1930s | #1059 |
| 1940s | #992 |
| 1950s | #979 |
| 1960s | #861 |
| 1970s | #765 |
| 1980s | #374 |
| 1990s | #90 |
| 2000s | #47 |
| 2010s | #50 |
| 2020s | #105 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hunter has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 256,000 people named Hunter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hunter alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hunter in 2025?
- Hunter ranks #130 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,761 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hunter most popular?
- Hunter peaked in 2000, reaching #35 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hunter with classmates?
- Hunter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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