What does the name Hunter mean?

The name Hunter means "One who hunts".

What is the origin of the name Hunter?

Hunter is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 306 babies were named Hunter in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Hunter is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 306 →

All-Time Total: 14,050

Peak Year: 1998

Hunter is an English occupational surname turned unisex given name. It originates from the Old English word "huntian," meaning "to hunt."

Girl names closely related to Hunter

Shiloh Alexandria Charlie Clover Bailey Averie Elisabeth Dakota

Boy names closely related to Hunter

Johnathan Judah Samson Zane Seth Brodie Kenneth Preston

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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