Boys name · Kentucky
Hunter in Kentucky
Hunter was the 83rd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 59 babies named Hunter that year. Since 1931, Kentucky families have named 6,087 babies Hunter.
Popularity over time
Hunter in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | 452nd |
| 1985 | 7 | 300th |
| 1991 | 39 | 114th |
| 1998 | 220 | 29th |
| 2005 | 214 | 23rd |
| 2012 | 217 | 14th |
| 2018 | 119 | 34th |
| 2025 | 59 | 83rd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 452nd in 1931 to 83rd in 2025.
The most babies named Hunter in Kentucky in a single year was 288, in 2001. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Hunter reached its best rank of 2nd in West Virginia (2009). See Hunter in every state →
How popular is Hunter in Kentucky?
Hunter was the 83rd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 59 babies named Hunter that year. Since 1931, Kentucky families have named 6,087 babies Hunter.
How many babies are named Hunter in Kentucky?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Hunter in Kentucky. The most babies named Hunter in Kentucky in a single year was 288, in 2001.
What is the rank of Hunter in Kentucky?
Hunter ranked 83rd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 2013.
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.