Hunt
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Pursuer. Surname.
- Origin
- English
Hunt Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 247 baby boys have been named Hunt. The name peaked in 2011 with 11 US births that year (rank #7172). In 2024, ranked #8552 nationally — 1,380 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Hunt
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hunt births are: Texas (11).
Other English-Origin Names Like Hunt
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4-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hunt's exact length and starting letter: Hadi, Hadu, Haig, Haji, Hale.
Quick Facts About Hunt
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manly | From The Hero's Meadow | Male | English |
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Compare Hunt to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hunt against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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