Boys name · Illinois
Hunter in Illinois
Hunter was the 143rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 83 babies named Hunter that year. Since 1981, Illinois families have named 6,999 babies Hunter.
Popularity over time
Hunter in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | 924th |
| 1988 | 15 | 515th |
| 1994 | 74 | 196th |
| 2000 | 329 | 53rd |
| 2007 | 246 | 81st |
| 2013 | 262 | 59th |
| 2019 | 169 | 81st |
| 2025 | 83 | 143rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 924th in 1981 to 143rd in 2025.
The most babies named Hunter in Illinois in a single year was 329, in 2000. Its best showing was 47th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Hunter reached its best rank of 2nd in West Virginia (2009). See Hunter in every state →
How popular is Hunter in Illinois?
Hunter was the 143rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 83 babies named Hunter that year. Since 1981, Illinois families have named 6,999 babies Hunter.
How many babies are named Hunter in Illinois?
In 2025, 83 babies were named Hunter in Illinois. The most babies named Hunter in Illinois in a single year was 329, in 2000.
What is the rank of Hunter in Illinois?
Hunter ranked 143rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 47th among boys names in 2012.
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.