Boys name · California
Hunter in California
Hunter was the 167th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 233 babies named Hunter that year. Since 1952, California families have named 17,081 babies Hunter.
Popularity over time
Hunter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 | 854th |
| 1969 | 5 | 1229th |
| 1979 | 14 | 773rd |
| 1988 | 70 | 389th |
| 1998 | 603 | 93rd |
| 2007 | 440 | 136th |
| 2016 | 705 | 75th |
| 2025 | 233 | 167th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 854th in 1952 to 167th in 2025.
The most babies named Hunter in California in a single year was 792, in 2015. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Hunter reached its best rank of 2nd in West Virginia (2009). See Hunter in every state →
How popular is Hunter in California?
Hunter was the 167th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 233 babies named Hunter that year. Since 1952, California families have named 17,081 babies Hunter.
How many babies are named Hunter in California?
In 2025, 233 babies were named Hunter in California. The most babies named Hunter in California in a single year was 792, in 2015.
What is the rank of Hunter in California?
Hunter ranked 167th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 2015.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.