Gunther
2 countries#5399 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gunther was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,098 births recorded 1924–2025 · currently #5399 · peaked in 1995 with 32 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
437 births recorded 1902–2002 · peaked in 1944 with 40 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Paris, Haut-Rhin, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gunther’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5781 | — |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↑347 |
| 2008 | #8324 | ↓2890 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↑1522 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓285 |
| 2011 | #5200 | ↑1887 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↑667 |
| 2013 | #5923 | ↓1390 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↑671 |
| 2015 | #3982 | ↑1270 |
| 2016 | #4943 | ↓961 |
| 2017 | #4746 | ↑197 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↓172 |
| 2019 | #5555 | ↓637 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↑1280 |
| 2021 | #4780 | ↓505 |
| 2022 | #5445 | ↓665 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↓2293 |
| 2024 | #4433 | ↑3305 |
| 2025 | #5399 | ↓966 |
Frequently asked questions about Gunther
Is Gunther a popular name?
Yes — Gunther currently ranks #5399 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gunther more common for boys or girls?
Gunther is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gunther most popular?
Gunther peaked in 1995 in United States, with 32 recorded births that year.
Is Gunther rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gunther’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4347 in 1924 to #5399 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gunther?
At least 1,535 babies have been recorded with the name Gunther across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gunther popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gunther appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Gunther?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gunther include Graydon, Griffen, Hamid, Hammad.
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