Hunter
hun-tur
US Popularity:152
Origin:British
Meaning:One who hunts, pursuer
Hunter is a gender-neutral name of British origin that means “one who hunts, pursuer.” Parents on the prowl for the perfect name for baby might want to consider Hunter. Originally an occupational surname to identify professional hunters, this name hit the top 100 personal names in 1993. The name Hunter—and hunting in general—might not appeal to everyone, but if you value living off the land, this may be the name for baby. With an edgy and earthy appeal, Hunter is an excellent choice.
Famous People Named Hunter
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Hunter HayesCountry Singer
- Hunter PaytonTV Actor
- Hunter PenceBaseball Player
Hunter Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hunter is currently #361 on The Bump
Boy:Hunter is currently #263 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Hunter is currently #211 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hunter is currently #152 in U.S. births
Boy:Hunter is currently #165 in U.S. births
Girl:Hunter is currently #1508 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1508
in 2022
+ 61
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 154
WordSense, Hunter
Ancestry, Hunter Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, hunter (n.), December 2018
SurnameDB, Last name: Hunter
House of Names, Hunter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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