Name meaning & stats
Gunter
Gunter. 391 US babies since 1940, peak 2015. Notable Gunters are 2.2× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2015
391 US babies were named Gunter between 1940 and 2025.
Gunter around the world
- France: 100 babies since 1900, peak 1943
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Gunters end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2.2× | High · 29 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Medium · 17 people |
| Writer | 1.5× | Medium · 15 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Low · 8 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Gunters show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2015)