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Hector

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Hector was most popular in 2005, when 2,458 American babies were given the name — ranking #302 that year. In 2025 it ranked #827, with 779 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 109,209 people named Hector.

Most popular in2005
Rank that year#302
Births that year2,458
Total since 1880109,209

Hector over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Hector’s peak in 2005. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org