Hunter name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Hunter
Story and style
Hunter is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Hunter is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank6th in 2014
Listed years18/18 years
TrendSteady
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Steady
Length6 letters
More about Hunter
Background notes
What style of name is Hunter?
Hunter feels familiar and steady. It sits naturally beside names like Henry: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Hunter ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Hunter has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 47th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 47th |
| 2024 | 50th |
| 2023 | 34th |
| 2022 | 22nd |
| 2021 | 28th |
| 2020 | 18th |
| 2019 | 23rd |
| 2018 | 19th |
| 2017 | 15th |
| 2016 | 10th |
| 2015 | 22nd |
| 2014 | 6th |
| 2013 | 17th |
| 2012 | 28th |
| 2011 | 36th |
| 2010 | 50th |
| 2009 | 38th |
| 2008 | 46th |