How Many People Are Named Hector?
108,418
people in the United States are named Hector
1 in 3,089 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#646
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0324%
Of US population
Peak Year
2005
2,458 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Spanish
Pronunciation:
EK-tor
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Spanish form of HECTOR.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 37.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
30,819
Texas
27,745
New York
11,603
Illinois
5,033
Arizona
4,448
Florida
3,502
New Jersey
3,114
Massachusetts
1,701
Pennsylvania
1,631
Connecticut
1,275
💡 Fun Facts About "Hector"
- 858 babies were named Hector in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2005
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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