How Many People Are Named Hunter?

273,451

people in the United States are named Hunter

1 in 1,225 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#289

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0816%

Of US population

Peak Year

2000

13,252 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: HUN-tər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an occupational English surname for a hunter, derived from Old English hunta. A famous bearer was the eccentric American journalist Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
5.1%
Male
94.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 19.0 years old

Young (<30) 252,282
92.3%
Adult (30–60) 18,125
6.6%
Senior (>60) 3,044
1.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 20,418
California 17,962
Florida 13,549
Ohio 11,687
Pennsylvania 10,687
North Carolina 10,486
New York 10,386
Michigan 10,212
Georgia 9,580
Tennessee 9,488

💡 Fun Facts About "Hunter"

  • 3,137 babies were named Hunter in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2000
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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