Names / Hunter
Is Hunter a first name or a last name?
Hunter is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
How to address someone called Hunter
- United States. Hunter is used both ways: about 162,440 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 238,611 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Hunter is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Hunter or Dear Ms. Hunter.
- Canada. Hunter is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Hunter or Dear Ms. Hunter.
- Australia. Hunter is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Hunter or Dear Ms. Hunter.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Hunter by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Hunter as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (1,149 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 434 | 203 | 68% |
| United Kingdom | 195 | 14 | 93% |
| Canada | 103 | 22 | 82% |
| Australia | 57 | 10 | 85% |
| New Zealand | 51 | 16 | 76% |
| Ireland | 5 | 1 | 83% |
| South Africa | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Peru | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Guyana | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Hunter in the United States
- As a surname: about 162,440 people in the 2010 census, rank 160 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 238,611 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 5% of them girls.
Hunter as a given name: men or women?
About 7% of people with Hunter as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 5% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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