Is Hunter a popular name?

Hunter reached a best rank of #48 in 2013 and has charted in 12 years.

Where does Hunter rank now?

Hunter does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #48 (2013) · ranked in 12 years

First charting in 2008, Hunter peaked at #48 in 2013.

It eased from #79 in 2008 to #93 in 2019.

As of the latest count (2025), Hunter has fallen out of the top ranks.

At its peak year of 2013, Hunter was given to 9,261 newborns.

Hunter was most popular around 2013, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Henry, Harper, Hudson stand out as close matches to Hunter, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Is Hunter a popular name?: Hunter reached a best rank of #48 in 2013 and has charted in 12 years.
Where does Hunter rank now?: Hunter does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Hunter a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Hunter most popular?: Hunter peaked around 2013.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)