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Hunter Name Origin: English
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Pronunciation: hunn-terr
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Hunter Name Meaning
A strong name with rugged appeal, Hunter has been hanging out in the Top 100 since the 1990s. He’s the ultimate outdoor name, conjuring up images of forests, grit, and exploration.
Hunter is unafraid of adventure, embracing the journey and wilds along the way. He’s a free spirit that hates being tied down, someone who is a bit restless if forced to color between the lines too long. He loves learning new things about himself and others. This makes him a natural born leader.
While his meaning isn’t the most peaceful, the name doesn’t come off as aggressive. He’s much more approachable than when he first popped on the scene, quickly finding his place as a classroom regular alongside Landon and Dylan. He fits in well with the occupation name trend that has also ushered in Cooper, Carter, and Mason.
A youthful name, Hunter is the perfect pick for a gung-ho toddler or a little boy with endless energy and enthusiasm. He also ages with ease, fitting an active adult as well. He has a serious side that adapts well to professional life.
Parents who hate nicknames are in luck, as Hunter isn’t often shortened. Hunt can be used, but it isn’t that common.
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Hunter Name Popularity
How popular is the name Hunter? Here’s everything we know.
Year |
Rank |
# Births |
% Births |
1910 |
— |
0 |
0% |
1911 |
— |
0 |
0% |
1912 |
679 |
13 |
0.0026% |
1913 |
675 |
17 |
0.003% |
1914 |
702 |
24 |
0.0034% |
1915 |
759 |
28 |
0.0031% |
1916 |
940 |
16 |
0.0017% |
1917 |
756 |
32 |
0.0032% |
1918 |
766 |
36 |
0.0034% |
1919 |
853 |
27 |
0.0026% |
1920 |
860 |
29 |
0.0026% |
1921 |
894 |
26 |
0.0023% |
1922 |
964 |
21 |
0.0019% |
1923 |
868 |
29 |
0.0026% |
1924 |
854 |
30 |
0.0026% |
1925 |
1,026 |
17 |
0.0015% |
1926 |
789 |
34 |
0.0031% |
1927 |
993 |
19 |
0.0017% |
1928 |
858 |
27 |
0.0025% |
1929 |
771 |
33 |
0.0032% |
1930 |
1,426 |
5 |
0.0005% |
1931 |
838 |
26 |
0.0026% |
1932 |
777 |
32 |
0.0032% |
1933 |
984 |
14 |
0.0015% |
1934 |
1,066 |
12 |
0.0012% |
1935 |
976 |
15 |
0.0015% |
1936 |
1,396 |
5 |
0.0005% |
1937 |
1,123 |
9 |
0.0009% |
1938 |
1,130 |
9 |
0.0009% |
1939 |
1,090 |
9 |
0.0009% |
1940 |
1,014 |
13 |
0.0012% |
1941 |
— |
0 |
0% |
1942 |
1,044 |
13 |
0.001% |
1943 |
1,089 |
11 |
0.0008% |
1944 |
988 |
14 |
0.0011% |
1945 |
1,070 |
10 |
0.0008% |
1946 |
891 |
23 |
0.0016% |
1947 |
881 |
29 |
0.0017% |
1948 |
1,049 |
15 |
0.0009% |
1949 |
1,049 |
15 |
0.0009% |
1950 |
1,074 |
14 |
0.0009% |
1951 |
1,121 |
12 |
0.0007% |
1952 |
963 |
22 |
0.0013% |
1953 |
1,254 |
10 |
0.0006% |
1954 |
937 |
26 |
0.0014% |
1955 |
1,080 |
17 |
0.0009% |
1956 |
1,039 |
19 |
0.001% |
1957 |
918 |
31 |
0.0016% |
1958 |
1,314 |
9 |
0.0005% |
1959 |
946 |
29 |
0.0015% |
1960 |
864 |
38 |
0.002% |
1961 |
895 |
36 |
0.0019% |
1962 |
837 |
41 |
0.0022% |
1963 |
884 |
34 |
0.0019% |
1964 |
908 |
33 |
0.0019% |
1965 |
853 |
36 |
0.0022% |
1966 |
1,305 |
7 |
0.0004% |
1967 |
854 |
35 |
0.0023% |
1968 |
798 |
44 |
0.0029% |
1969 |
807 |
50 |
0.0032% |
1970 |
810 |
57 |
0.0036% |
1971 |
796 |
59 |
0.0039% |
1972 |
816 |
53 |
0.0039% |
1973 |
826 |
52 |
0.004% |
1974 |
817 |
54 |
0.0042% |
1975 |
845 |
53 |
0.0041% |
1976 |
713 |
87 |
0.0068% |
1977 |
706 |
96 |
0.0071% |
1978 |
725 |
89 |
0.0066% |
1979 |
633 |
133 |
0.0094% |
1980 |
551 |
200 |
0.0137% |
1981 |
515 |
224 |
0.0152% |
1982 |
473 |
275 |
0.0184% |
1983 |
443 |
309 |
0.0209% |
1984 |
382 |
409 |
0.0275% |
1985 |
340 |
515 |
0.0339% |
1986 |
308 |
628 |
0.0416% |
1987 |
268 |
783 |
0.0513% |
1988 |
243 |
936 |
0.0601% |
1989 |
224 |
1,184 |
0.0734% |
1990 |
219 |
1,377 |
0.0831% |
1991 |
167 |
1,904 |
0.1168% |
1992 |
133 |
2,538 |
0.159% |
1993 |
97 |
3,788 |
0.243% |
1994 |
67 |
5,580 |
0.3636% |
1995 |
53 |
6,713 |
0.4454% |
1996 |
47 |
7,602 |
0.5077% |
1997 |
44 |
8,405 |
0.5683% |
1998 |
36 |
11,078 |
0.7402% |
1999 |
36 |
11,481 |
0.7667% |
2000 |
35 |
12,535 |
0.8206% |
2001 |
36 |
11,334 |
0.7522% |
2002 |
38 |
11,079 |
0.7393% |
2003 |
41 |
9,900 |
0.6507% |
2004 |
49 |
8,899 |
0.5839% |
2005 |
53 |
8,506 |
0.5563% |
2006 |
54 |
8,567 |
0.5471% |
2007 |
57 |
8,203 |
0.5199% |
2008 |
54 |
8,032 |
0.5197% |
2009 |
56 |
7,736 |
0.5176% |
2010 |
59 |
7,317 |
0.5077% |
2011 |
55 |
7,365 |
0.5169% |
2012 |
45 |
8,030 |
0.5635% |
2013 |
36 |
8,954 |
0.6289% |
2014 |
40 |
8,808 |
0.6045% |
2015 |
41 |
8,325 |
0.5722% |
2016 |
45 |
7,645 |
0.5302% |
2017 |
53 |
6,701 |
0.4801% |
2018 |
57 |
6,050 |
0.4404% |
2019 |
66 |
5,353 |
0.3954% |
2020 |
69 |
4,640 |
0.3645% |
2021 |
86 |
4,171 |
0.3412% |
2022 |
100 |
3,551 |
0.2692% |
District of Columbia (DC)
Data via SSA.gov.
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Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
Hunt
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Hunt
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English
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Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
Archer
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Bowman
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English
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Axel
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My father is peace
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Scandinavian
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Siblings of Hunter
Mamas with kids named Hunter also have kids with these names.
Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
Ariana
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Most holy
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Latin
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Maddison
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Son of Maud
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English
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Aiden
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Little fire
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Irish
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Ricky
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Powerful leader; peaceful ruler
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German
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Noah
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To rest
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Hebrew
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Forrest
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Woodsman; woods
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French
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