Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Skilled tracker or pursuer of game., A Huntsman, Hunter
Pronunciation: HUHN-ter, /ˈhʌntər/, HH AH N T ER
Popularity Rank: #4,152
Derived from the Old English word 'huntian' meaning 'to hunt'. The name Hunter signifies a skilled tracker or a pursuer of game.
The name Hunter is of English origin and means Skilled tracker or pursuer of game., A Huntsman, Hunter. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Hunter is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HUHN-ter
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhʌntər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AH N T ER
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Hunter is recorded 14,543 times globally, ranking it as the 4,152th most common name worldwide.
Hunter is most prevalent in United States of America, with 10,526 occurrences, making it the 538th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Hunter is found among 1 in every 172 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #538 | 1 : 172 |
| Canada | #1,223 | 1 : 833 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,143 | 1 : 8,240 |
| Malaysia | #4,826 | 1 : 8,158 |
| Egypt | #11,446 | 1 : 12,744 |
| United Kingdom | #4,024 | 1 : 3,133 |
| South Africa | #7,421 | 1 : 14,041 |
| United Arab Emirates | #5,343 | 1 : 7,596 |
| India | #4,519 | 1 : 6,670 |
| Mexico | #5,717 | 1 : 6,983 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hunter from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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