Hunter
Hunter is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who hunts or pursues game.
Origin and history
Hunter originates as an English occupational surname for a pursuer of game. It gained popular ground as a masculine given name in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a firmly established top-100 choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
262,238 babies in the United States have been named Hunter since 1880. It ranks #144 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #99.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.6 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 84 |
| 1890-1900 | 101 |
| 1900-1910 | 125 |
| 1910-1920 | 419 |
| 1920-1930 | 576 |
| 1930-1940 | 393 |
| 1940-1950 | 470 |
| 1950-1960 | 576 |
| 1960-1970 | 764 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,215 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,871 |
| 1990-2000 | 60,524 |
| 2000-2010 | 94,860 |
| 2010-2019 | 74,919 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,341 |
Famous people named Hunter
- Hunter S. Thompson: Author, Journalist
- Hunter Pence: Baseball Player, Broadcaster
- Hunter Greene: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Like Mason, Carter, and Taylor, Hunter transitioned from an English job description into a mainstream given name.
- American author Hunter S. Thompson brought significant cultural visibility to the name in the late 20th century.