Ector
boy nameEctor entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1900 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1900
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3391 |
| 1920s | #3487 |
| 1930s | #3342 |
| 1940s | #3240 |
| 1950s | #2720 |
| 1960s | #3081 |
| 1970s | #3627 |
| 1980s | #3642 |
| 1990s | #4290 |
| 2000s | #6600 |
| 2010s | #10366 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ector are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ector alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ector in 2025?
- Ector is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ector most popular?
- Ector peaked in 1953, reaching #1900 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ector with classmates?
- Ector will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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