Hector
boy name#409 in 2025Hector entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #156 in 1990, ranks #409 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#409
rank today
#156
peak (1990)
779
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #672 |
| 1890s | #695 |
| 1900s | #690 |
| 1910s | #607 |
| 1920s | #512 |
| 1930s | #420 |
| 1940s | #385 |
| 1950s | #273 |
| 1960s | #242 |
| 1970s | #192 |
| 1980s | #176 |
| 1990s | #168 |
| 2000s | #187 |
| 2010s | #292 |
| 2020s | #376 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hector has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 97,000 people named Hector are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hector alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 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 ranks #409 among US boy names in 2025, with 779 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hector most popular?
- Hector peaked in 1990, reaching #156 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hector with classmates?
- Hector will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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