Hector
girl nameHector entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #3558 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#3558
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4204 |
| 1950s | #5571 |
| 1960s | #5321 |
| 1970s | #4961 |
| 1980s | #5298 |
| 1990s | #7336 |
| 2000s | #15094 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Hector are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hector alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hector in 2025?
- Hector is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hector most popular?
- Hector peaked in 1974, reaching #3558 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hector with classmates?
- Hector will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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