Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hunter.
National Rank (2025)
#130
All-Time Peak Rank
#35 (2000)
Total U.S. Births
262,238
Unisex Distribution94.8% Boy / 5.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Hunter Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Hunter
According to SSA data, Hunter achieved its highest historical rank of #35 in 2000. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 12,538 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 67.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 138 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hunter scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-67.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,538Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
29yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
138Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:84
1890s:101
1900s:125
1910s:419
1920s:576
1930s:393
1940s:470
1950s:576
1960s:764
1970s:1,215
1980s:5,871
1990s:60,524
2000s:94,860
2010s:74,919
2020s:21,341
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHun-ter
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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