Hunter Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Variations of the name Hunter exist in different languages, such as the German “Jaeger” and the French “Chasseur,” both of which mean “hunter.”

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A Deep Dive

Hunter Overview

Meaning

One who hunts

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “hunta,” meaning “one who hunts.”

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌn.tər/

Popularity

Hunter is a popular name in many English-speaking countries, often used for both boys and girls. Recently, Hunter has consistently ranked within the top 50 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Cute, Occupational

Associated Traits

Adventurous, strong, independent, determined
A Deep Dive

Hunter Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Hunt, Huntley, Huntington, Huntress, Huntleigh, Huntly, Huntlee

Common Nicknames

Huntie, Hunti, Huntman

Diminutives

Hunt, Hunty

Famous People

  • Hunter S. Thompson
    (American Journalist and Author)
  • Hunter Biden
    (American Lawyer and Lobbyist)
  • Hunter Hayes
    (American Country Music Singer)
  • Hunter Schafer
    (American Actress and Model)
  • Hunter King
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Hunter Clarington
    ("Glee," TV Series)
  • Hunter Zolomon
    ("The Flash," TV Series)
  • "Hunter"
    (TV Series)
  • Hunter Hunted
    ("Hunter Hunted," Video Game)
  • Hunter Adams
    ("Patch Adams," Film)
  • "Hunter"
    (Song)

Places

  • Hunter River
    (New South Wales, Australia)
  • Hunter Lake
    (Nevada, USA)
  • Hunter Island
    (New York, USA)
  • Hunter Mountain
    (New York, USA)
  • Hunter Valley
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Hunter?

Hunter means “one who hunts” or “pursuer.” This name typically denotes a nature that is adventurous and determined, embodying qualities of tenacity and a love for the outdoors.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hunter?

Hunter has English origins. It was originally an occupational surname for individuals who hunted game for a living. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries due to its strong and adventurous connotations.

Hunter Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hunter in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#862021#1012022#1152023
Top 3 Rankings#352000#361998#361999

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hunter

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023115
(-14 from 2022)
3110
(-482 from 2022)
0.16984
2022101
(-15 from 2021)
3592
(-604 from 2021)
0.19178
202186
(-18 from 2020)
4196
(-583 from 2020)
0.22395
202068
(-2 from 2019)
4779
(-613 from 2019)
0.25837
201966
(-10 from 2018)
5392
(-718 from 2018)
0.28057
201856
(-3 from 2017)
6110
(-642 from 2017)
0.31434
201753
(-8 from 2016)
6752
(-923 from 2016)
0.34116
201645
(-4 from 2015)
7675
(-685 from 2015)
0.37889
201541
(-1 from 2014)
8360
(-477 from 2014)
0.40891
201440
(-4 from 2013)
8837
(-145 from 2013)
0.43124
201336
(+9 from 2012)
8982
(+936 from 2012)
0.44450
201245
(+10 from 2011)
8046
(+669 from 2011)
0.39651
201155
(+3 from 2010)
7377
(+47 from 2010)
0.36315
201058
(-2 from 2009)
7330
(-415 from 2009)
0.35679
200956
(-2 from 2008)
7745
(-299 from 2008)
0.36517
200854
(+3 from 2007)
8044
(-172 from 2007)
0.36892
200757
(-3 from 2006)
8216
(-358 from 2006)
0.37091
200654
(-1 from 2005)
8574
(+63 from 2005)
0.39108
200553
(-4 from 2004)
8511
(-391 from 2004)
0.40008
200449
(-8 from 2003)
8902
(-998 from 2003)
0.42123
200341
(-3 from 2002)
9900
(-1185 from 2002)
0.47117
200238
(-2 from 2001)
11085
(-251 from 2001)
0.53637
200136
(-1 from 2000)
11336
(-1202 from 2000)
0.54805
200035
(+1 from 1999)
12538
(+1053 from 1999)
0.60039
199936
No change from 1998
11485
(+407 from 1998)
0.56327
199836
(+8 from 1997)
11078
(+2673 from 1997)
0.54635
199744
(+3 from 1996)
8405
(+802 from 1996)
0.42072
199647
(+6 from 1995)
7603
(+888 from 1995)
0.37944
199553
(+14 from 1994)
6715
(+1131 from 1994)
0.33385
199467
(+30 from 1993)
5584
(+1792 from 1993)
0.27395
199397
(+38 from 1992)
3792
(+1253 from 1992)
0.18359
1992135
(+32 from 1991)
2539
(+610 from 1991)
0.12095
1991167
(+52 from 1990)
1929
(+538 from 1990)
0.09100
1990219
(+7 from 1989)
1391
(+185 from 1989)
0.06464
1989226
(+17 from 1988)
1206
(+227 from 1988)
0.05754
1988243
(+26 from 1987)
979
(+170 from 1987)
0.04889
1987269
(+36 from 1986)
809
(+137 from 1986)
0.04148
1986305
(+31 from 1985)
672
(+106 from 1985)
0.03497
1985336
(+44 from 1984)
566
(+106 from 1984)
0.02941
1984380
(+57 from 1983)
460
(+103 from 1983)
0.02451
1983437
(+37 from 1982)
357
(+40 from 1982)
0.01916
1982474
(+44 from 1981)
317
(+51 from 1981)
0.01680
1981518
(+30 from 1980)
266
(+24 from 1980)
0.01428
1980548
(+63 from 1979)
242
(+46 from 1979)
0.01305
1979611
(+84 from 1978)
196
(+51 from 1978)
0.01094
1978695
(-25 from 1977)
145
(-14 from 1977)
0.00849
1977670
(+62 from 1976)
159
(+29 from 1976)
0.00930
1976732
(+64 from 1975)
130
(+21 from 1975)
0.00796
1975796
(+41 from 1974)
109
(+17 from 1974)
0.00672
1974837
(+11 from 1973)
92
(+5 from 1973)
0.00564
1973848
(+30 from 1972)
87
(+3 from 1972)
0.00539
1972878
(-75 from 1971)
84
(-16 from 1971)
0.00502
1971803
(-25 from 1970)
100
(-12 from 1970)
0.00550
1970778
No change from 1969
112
(+14 from 1969)
0.00588
1969778
(-7 from 1968)
98
(+5 from 1968)
0.00536
1968771
(+41 from 1967)
93
(+13 from 1967)
0.00524
1967812
(+77 from 1966)
80
(+14 from 1966)
0.00450
1966889
(+7 from 1965)
66
(-1 from 1965)
0.00363
1965896
(-21 from 1964)
67
(-9 from 1964)
0.00354
1964875
(+31 from 1963)
76
(+8 from 1963)
0.00375
1963906
(-37 from 1962)
68
(-8 from 1962)
0.00329
1962869
(+42 from 1961)
76
(+6 from 1961)
0.00362
1961911
(-7 from 1960)
70
No change from 1960
0.00325
1960904
(+42 from 1959)
70
(+4 from 1959)
0.00323
1959946
(+10 from 1958)
66
(+3 from 1958)
0.00305
1958956
(-67 from 1957)
63
(-9 from 1957)
0.00292
1957889
(+57 from 1956)
72
(+10 from 1956)
0.00329
1956946
(+65 from 1955)
62
(+7 from 1955)
0.00289
19551011
(-119 from 1954)
55
(-13 from 1954)
0.00263
1954892
(+263 from 1953)
68
(+27 from 1953)
0.00329
19531155
(-153 from 1952)
41
(-10 from 1952)
0.00205
19521002
(+3 from 1951)
51
(+2 from 1951)
0.00258
19511005
(-16 from 1950)
49
No change from 1950
0.00256
1950989
(-22 from 1949)
49
(-2 from 1949)
0.00269
1949967
(+34 from 1948)
51
(+2 from 1948)
0.00283
19481001
(-162 from 1947)
49
(-19 from 1947)
0.00275
1947839
(+9 from 1946)
68
(+8 from 1946)
0.00366
1946848
(+68 from 1945)
60
(+11 from 1945)
0.00364
1945916
(+102 from 1944)
49
(+8 from 1944)
0.00357
19441018
(+19 from 1943)
41
(-1 from 1943)
0.00295
19431037
(+17 from 1942)
42
(+1 from 1942)
0.00289
19421054
(+98 from 1941)
41
(+8 from 1941)
0.00291
19411152
(-62 from 1940)
33
(-3 from 1940)
0.00263
19401090
(-75 from 1939)
36
(-3 from 1939)
0.00303
19391015
(+134 from 1938)
39
(+7 from 1938)
0.00344
19381149
(-55 from 1937)
32
(-3 from 1937)
0.00282
19371094
(+323 from 1936)
35
(+13 from 1936)
0.00320
19361417
(-461 from 1935)
22
(-22 from 1935)
0.00207
1935956
(-14 from 1934)
44
(-1 from 1934)
0.00411
1934942
(+182 from 1933)
45
(+11 from 1933)
0.00424
19331124
(-236 from 1932)
34
(-18 from 1932)
0.00333
1932888
(+22 from 1931)
52
(+2 from 1931)
0.00484
1931910
(+183 from 1930)
50
(+10 from 1930)
0.00467
19301093
(-257 from 1929)
40
(-21 from 1929)
0.00354
1929836
(+66 from 1928)
61
(+6 from 1928)
0.00551
1928902
(+9 from 1927)
55
(-1 from 1927)
0.00482
1927911
(-56 from 1926)
56
(-4 from 1926)
0.00482
1926855
(+346 from 1925)
60
(+25 from 1925)
0.00524
19251201
(-378 from 1924)
35
(-32 from 1924)
0.00304
1924823
(-20 from 1923)
67
(-2 from 1923)
0.00573
1923803
(+125 from 1922)
69
(+13 from 1922)
0.00609
1922928
(+83 from 1921)
56
(+8 from 1921)
0.00498
19211011
(-206 from 1920)
48
(-21 from 1920)
0.00422
1920805
(+93 from 1919)
69
(+14 from 1919)
0.00627
1919898
(-109 from 1918)
55
(-13 from 1918)
0.00542
1918789
(+33 from 1917)
68
(+8 from 1917)
0.00648
1917822
(+100 from 1916)
60
(+13 from 1916)
0.00625
1916922
(-54 from 1915)
47
(-3 from 1915)
0.00509
1915868
(-49 from 1914)
50
(+8 from 1914)
0.00568
1914819
(-30 from 1913)
42
(+6 from 1913)
0.00615
1913789
(+46 from 1912)
36
(+8 from 1912)
0.00671
1912835
(-42 from 1911)
28
(+11 from 1911)
0.00620
1911793
(-38 from 1910)
17
(+1 from 1910)
0.00704
1910755
(+49 from 1909)
16
(+3 from 1909)
0.00767
1909804
(-119 from 1908)
13
(-2 from 1908)
0.00735
1908685
(+50 from 1907)
15
(+2 from 1907)
0.00902
1907735
(-61 from 1906)
13
No change from 1906
0.00820
1906674
(-38 from 1905)
13
(-1 from 1905)
0.00902
1905636
(-98 from 1904)
14
(-3 from 1904)
0.00977
1904538
(+592 from 1903)
17
(+12 from 1903)
0.01227
19031130
(-574 from 1902)
5
(-10 from 1902)
0.00387
1902556
(+223 from 1901)
15
(+7 from 1901)
0.01130
1901779
(-36 from 1900)
8
(-4 from 1900)
0.00692
1900743
(-82 from 1899)
12
(+2 from 1899)
0.00740
1899661
(+40 from 1898)
10
No change from 1898
0.00868
1898701
(+86 from 1897)
10
(+2 from 1897)
0.00757
1897787
(-253 from 1896)
8
(-7 from 1896)
0.00656
1896534
(+338 from 1895)
15
(+8 from 1895)
0.01162
1895872
(-142 from 1894)
7
(-2 from 1894)
0.00553
1894730
(-158 from 1893)
9
(-3 from 1893)
0.00721
1893572
(+69 from 1892)
12
(+1 from 1892)
0.00991
1892641
(-77 from 1891)
11
No change from 1891
0.00837
1891564
(+175 from 1890)
11
(+3 from 1890)
0.01007
1890739
(-158 from 1889)
8
(-3 from 1889)
0.00668
1889581
(-97 from 1888)
11
(-5 from 1888)
0.00924
1888484
(+274 from 1886)
16
(+9 from 1886)
0.01232
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886758
(-154 from 1885)
7
(-3 from 1885)
0.00588
1885604
(+244 from 1884)
10
(+4 from 1884)
0.00862
1884848
(-49 from 1883)
6
No change from 1883
0.00489
1883799
(-188 from 1882)
6
(-4 from 1882)
0.00533
1882611
(+170 from 1881)
10
(+4 from 1881)
0.00819
1881781
(-255 from 1880)
6
(-6 from 1880)
0.00554
1880526
First SSA data recorded
12
First SSA data recorded
0.01014

American States Popularity Rankings for Hunter

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1372021#1592022#1702023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1142021#1272022#1382023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1002021#1352022#1422023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#802021#862022#1142023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#732021#872022#832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#902021#1122022#1382023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#652021#782022#922023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#652021#992022#942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#882021#792022#992023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#872021#1052022#1302023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#842021#1032022#1172023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#702021#902022#1192023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1082021#1182022#1542023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#482021#842022#952023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#932021#912022#962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1172021#1382022#1112023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#512021#522022#602023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#552021#972022#1032023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1432021#1082022#1542023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#802021#1542022#1382023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#622021#682022#1062023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#702021#762022#832023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#852021#892022#1102023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#732021#992022#992023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#982021#1632022#1182023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#992021#832022#1132023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#852021#1352022#982023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#672021#682022#652023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#592021#682022#1042023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#862021#992022#1162023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1282021#1062022#1232023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#582021#742022#742023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#292021#572022#762023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#622021#1192022#832023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#612021#682022#1142023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#452021#1112022#1392023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#642021#872022#1492023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#412021#1912022#1292023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#552021#822022#1012023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#742021#552022#932023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#592021#742022#1272023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1352021#932022#1372023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#512021#852022#1362023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1222021#1342022#782023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#582021#412022#522023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#332021#362022#622023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#242020#222021#642023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#492021#122022#722023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1102021#812022#952023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#702021#512022#772023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1722019#1952021#2102023

Popularity Rankings for Hunter in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#202021#202022#362023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#302021#232022#242023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#482021#362022#552023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#512021#592022#742023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#522019#582020#602021

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#1081998#552016

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#732021#712022#922023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#912021#1172022#1622023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2392020#2282021#2572022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7322015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hunter a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hunter is used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with boys. Its bold and energetic sound makes it appealing for boys who are seen as active and adventurous.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hunter

Hunter in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Hunter S. Thompson (Journalist, 1937–2005): An American journalist and author known for his book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and his role in creating Gonzo journalism.
  • Hunter Biden (Lawyer, born 1970): An American lawyer and lobbyist, known as the second son of U.S. President Joe Biden.
  • Hunter Hayes (Musician, born 1991): An American country music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his hit single "Wanted."
  • Hunter Schafer (Actress, born 1999): An American actress, model, and LGBTQ+ rights activist known for her role in the HBO series "Euphoria."
  • Hunter King (Actress, born 1993): An American actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Young and the Restless" and "Life in Pieces."
  • Hunter Clarington ("Glee," 2009 TV Series): The captain of the Dalton Academy Warblers, known for his competitive nature and leadership.
  • Hunter Zolomon ("The Flash," 2014 TV Series): Also known as Zoom, a speedster villain who poses a significant threat to Barry Allen.
  • "Hunter" (1984 TV Series): Follows Sergeant Rick Hunter, a tough-minded police detective in Los Angeles.
  • Hunter Hunted ("Hunter Hunted," 1996 Video Game): A post-apocalyptic action game where players control a character named Hunter fighting off mutants.
  • Hunter Adams ("Patch Adams," 1998 Film): A medical student who uses humor to help his patients, based on the real-life story of Dr. Patch Adams.
  • "Hunter" (1999 Song by Dido): A song reflecting on themes of love, freedom, and independence.
  • Hunter King ("The Young and the Restless," 1973 TV Series): Plays Summer Newman, a character involved in the drama of a wealthy family.
  • Hunter ("Destiny," 2014 Video Game): A class of agile and stealthy characters that players can choose, known for their precision and speed.
  • Hunter ("Hunter x Hunter," 1998 Manga Series): A manga and anime series following the adventures of a young boy named Gon Freecss as he becomes a Hunter to find his father.
  • Hunter Bradley ("Power Rangers: Ninja Storm," 2003 TV Series): The Crimson Thunder Ranger, who starts as an enemy before joining the team.
  • Hunter River (New South Wales, Australia): A major river in New South Wales, known for its fertile valley and wine production.
  • Hunter Lake (Nevada, USA): A lake in Nevada popular for fishing, boating, and its scenic beauty.
  • Hunter Island (New York, USA): An island in the Bronx's Pelham Bay Park, known for its natural landscapes and wildlife.
  • Hunter Mountain (New York, USA): A popular destination for skiing and snowboarding in the Catskill Mountains.
  • Hunter Valley (New South Wales, Australia): A renowned wine region known for its vineyards and culinary experiences.
  • Hunter Creek (Colorado, USA): A creek in Colorado known for its hiking trails and picturesque surroundings.
  • Hunter Town (Arkansas, USA): A small town in Woodruff County known for its community events and rural charm.
  • Hunter Bay (Washington, USA): A bay on Lopez Island known for its boating and beautiful waterfront views.

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Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.

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