Hunter
hun-tur
US Popularity:172
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
Common Nicknames for Hunter
Thought Hunter couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Hunter?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hunter is currently #411 on The Bump
Boy:Hunter is currently #241 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Hunter is currently #293 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hunter is currently #172 in U.S. births
Boy:Hunter is currently #115 in U.S. births
Girl:Hunter is currently #807 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#807
in 2023
- 27
from 2022
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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