Hector
Peaked at #156 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hector has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Hector — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3605
in 1974
Last ranked
#14383
in 2008
Years tracked
44
1935–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1935, Hector reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #3605 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Hector hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #14383.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #14,383 | 7 |
| 2004 | #17,072 | 5 |
| 2001 | #16,250 | 5 |
| 1999 | #15,266 | 5 |
| 1996 | #7,297 | 12 |
| 1995 | #7,706 | 11 |
| 1994 | #5,325 | 18 |
| 1993 | #5,290 | 18 |
Hector — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#156
in 1990
Current rank
#380
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Hector reached its peak popularity for boys in 1990, ranking #156 nationally with 1,990 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #292 (2014) to #380 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Hector ranks #380 nationally for boys, with 858 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #380 | 858 |
| 2023 | #384 | 831 |
| 2022 | #355 | 927 |
| 2021 | #362 | 899 |
| 2020 | #365 | 856 |
| 2019 | #341 | 985 |
| 2018 | #331 | 1,012 |
| 2017 | #318 | 1,074 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Hector most popular?
Hector was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #156 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hector becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hector?
At least 108,418 babies have been recorded with the name Hector in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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