Gunner
Every Gunner since 1970 — 23,508 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gunner
Gunner is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #506 in 2025 with 597 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 23,508 American babies have been named Gunner. Its peak came in 2015, when 1,597 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Gunner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gunner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 597 | #506 |
| 2024 | — | — | 591 | #518 |
| 2023 | — | — | 711 | #437 |
| 2022 | — | — | 830 | #386 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,097 | 1,021 | #324 |
| 2020 | — | — | 1,071 | #308 |
| 2019 | — | — | 1,175 | #294 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,529 | 1,251 | #281 |
| 2017 | — | — | 1,394 | #262 |
| 2016 | — | — | 1,453 | #251 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,168 | 1,591 | #239 |
| 2014 | — | — | 1,578 | #235 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,500 | 1,514 | #239 |
| 2012 | — | — | 1,203 | #293 |
| 2011 | — | — | 911 | #333 |
| 2010 | — | — | 798 | #369 |
| 2009 | — | — | 745 | #398 |
| 2008 | — | — | 585 | #474 |
| 2007 | — | — | 525 | #501 |
| 2006 | — | — | 426 | #579 |
| 2005 | — | — | 358 | #620 |
| 2004 | — | — | 364 | #597 |
| 2003 | — | — | 326 | #630 |
| 2002 | — | — | 305 | #637 |
| 2001 | — | — | 272 | #669 |
| 2000 | — | — | 244 | #716 |
| 1995 | — | — | 203 | #758 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,002 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,455 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,795 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,082 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,434 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gunner in 2025?
Gunner ranked #506 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 597 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gunner?
23,508 babies have been named Gunner in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gunner most popular?
Gunner peaked in 2015, when 1,597 newborns received the name.
Is Gunner a boy or girl name?
Gunner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gunner rising or falling?
Gunner is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.