Gunner
Meaningwar, battle · English form of Gunnar
- US rank
- #506
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #235 in 2014
597 babies were named Gunner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 198 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gunner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,861 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gunner, 597 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gunner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGunner first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #235.
- Then vs nowGunner is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,052 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,861.
- TrendGunner has slipped 198 places over the last five years and now sits at #506. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGunner is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #189, followed by West Virginia (#200) and Mississippi (#201). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
- MeaningGunner is an English form of Gunnar, which means “war, battle”. Our records link it to American and German roots.
About the name Gunner
Gunner is a boy name of American and German origin meaning “war, battle”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Gunner for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 51 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #235 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #506, with 597 babies.
Origin:American namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 440,529 boys |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 191,205 boys |
| 1990s | 79 | 12,718 boys |
| 2000s | 207 | 4,827 boys |
| 2010s | 684 | 1,461 boys |
| 2020s | 465 | 2,152 boys |
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Questions about the name Gunner
What does the name Gunner mean?
Gunner means “war, battle” in English, as a form of Gunnar.
What is the origin of the name Gunner?
Gunner has American, German roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Gunner a boy or girl name?
Gunner is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gunner?
Gunner ranked #506 for US boys in 2025, given to 597 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#235).