Names Starting With H
UnisexEnglish#63 in 2025
Hunter
Hunter is a unisex name of English origin meaning “one who hunts; huntsman.” It ranked #63 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
HUN-ter
meaning & origin
The name Hunter means “one who hunts; huntsman.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English occupational surname for someone who hunts. It crossed over as a given name in the late 20th century and remains a popular choice evoking the outdoors and rugged self-reliance.
popularity over time
#562020
#572021
#592022
#612023
#632024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #63 |
| 2023 | #61 |
| 2022 | #59 |
| 2021 | #57 |
| 2020 | #56 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Hunter
- Hunter S. Thompson (journalist)
- Hunter Biden (lawyer)
- Holly Hunter (actress)
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