Hunter
Hunter is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who hunts or pursues game.
Origin and history
Hunter originated as an English occupational surname for someone who hunted game. While traditionally more common for boys, it gained steady use for girls in the United States starting in the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable unisex choice with a nature-oriented, active feel.
Popularity in the United States
14,384 babies in the United States have been named Hunter since 1880. It ranks #1308 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #788.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- OH (6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,613 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,570 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,938 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,010 |
Famous people named Hunter
- Hunter Schafer: Actress, Model
- Hunter Tylo: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Hunter comes from the Old English word 'hunta', which referred to a huntsman or pursuer.
- Although historically given predominantly to boys, Hunter entered the U.S. top 1000 for girls in the 1990s.