Huntlee
A masculine name of English origin meaning "from the hunter's meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Huntlee. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 56.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Huntlee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Huntlee births was 2024 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Huntlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
2024
62 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,766
Tracked since 2013
Gender
Gender distribution for Huntlee
Huntlee is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 381 total registrations, 166 (43.6%) were male and 215 (56.4%) were female.
Huntlee as a male name
- Ranked #4,604 in 2024
- 22 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (23 births)
Huntlee as a female name
- Ranked #3,766 in 2024
- 40 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (40 births)
Popularity
Huntlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Huntlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 212 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Huntlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Huntlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Huntlees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Huntlee
The given name Huntlee is believed to have originated in the Anglo-Saxon era, with its roots possibly traced back to the Old English words "hunta" and "leah," which respectively mean "hunter" and "meadow" or "clearing." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in or near a hunting ground or forest clearing.
During the medieval period, the name Huntlee was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in a few historical records. One notable early bearer of this name was Huntlee of Nottingham, a skilled archer who lived in the 12th century and was mentioned in the chronicles of Robin Hood's adventures in Sherwood Forest.
As the centuries passed, the name Huntlee gained some recognition, although it remained relatively rare. In the 16th century, Sir Huntlee Hawksworth was a renowned falconer and huntsman in the court of King Henry VIII. His expertise in the art of hunting and falconry earned him a reputation that endured long after his death in 1562.
In the 18th century, Huntlee Jenkinson (1705-1783) was a prominent English politician and member of Parliament. He served as the Secretary of State for the Northern Department during the reign of King George III and played a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy.
Another notable bearer of the name Huntlee was the Scottish poet and journalist Huntlee MacDonald (1825-1892). He was known for his vivid descriptions of the Scottish Highlands and his advocacy for preserving the region's cultural heritage.
In the 20th century, Huntlee Winterbottom (1901-1979) was a distinguished English football manager who led the England national team to their first major international tournament victory, the 1966 World Cup. His innovative tactics and leadership skills earned him a place in the annals of English football history.
While the name Huntlee has never been among the most popular given names, its rich history and connections to hunting, nature, and various historical figures have contributed to its enduring presence and unique charm.
People
Huntlee + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Huntlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Huntlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Huntlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 904,365 US residents.
Is Huntlee a common name?
We classify Huntlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 381 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Huntlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Huntlee was 2024, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Huntlee is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Huntlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Huntlee a female name?
Yes, 56.4% of people registered as Huntlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Huntlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Huntlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Huntlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Huntlee?
You can see how many people share the name Huntlee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.