Hunner
Every Hunner since 1997 — 439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hunner
Hunner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,872 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 439 American babies have been named Hunner. Its peak came in 2009, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hunner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hunner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,872 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,011 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,359 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,199 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,450 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,491 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,009 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,147 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,054 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,897 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,446 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,063 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,740 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,428 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,517 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,030 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,623 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,118 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,186 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,008 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,259 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,023 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,702 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hunner in 2025?
Hunner ranked #7,872 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hunner?
439 babies have been named Hunner in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hunner most popular?
Hunner peaked in 2009, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Hunner a boy or girl name?
Hunner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hunner rising or falling?
Hunner is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.