Hunter is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #130 in 2025 with 2,761 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 12,538 births ranking #35. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 63.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 619 boys born was named Hunter. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.