Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Hunt since 1880
Babies named Hunt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hunt's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Hunt is a surname-style given name that has been in use since at least 1880, when it first appeared in U.S. birth records. In that peak year, it reached its highest recorded usage, though even then it was relatively uncommon. Over the decades, its popularity has remained stable, never experiencing significant surges or declines. As of 2025, it ranks 9,714th nationally, with about 1 in 244,011 newborn boys receiving the name. While it has not been recorded in any U.S. state as a top regional favorite, its straightforward sound and occupational meaning give it a no-nonsense appeal. Parents drawn to single-syllable last-name-first choices like Chase or Grant may find Hunt a distinctive alternative.
Hunt originated as an English surname for a hunter, from the Old English 'huntian' meaning 'to hunt'. It began to be used as a given name in the 19th century, likely as a continuation of the Victorian fashion for occupational surnames as first names. Its use has remained consistent but rare.
Sibling names for Hunt
Names that share Hunt's style, for a brother or sister.
