How Many People Are Named Ector?
Complete statistics for the name Ector: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ector, a very rare male name, is held by just 645 people in the US, making up 1 in 511,402 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1995 with 21 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 783 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ector Through the Generations
Ector has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1995. Today, most people named Ector are middle-aged, with 46% falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, there's a significant number of younger individuals, with 25% under 30, indicating some recent resurgence in interest despite overall declining trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ector's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ector
How Many People Have the Name Ector?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 994 people in the United States currently share the name Ector. That works out to roughly 1 in every 333,450 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ector a Common or Rare Name?
Ector is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ector Mean?
Ector means "creative variant of Hector" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ector in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ector Most Popular?
The name Ector reached peak popularity in 1995, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ector?
Approximately 994 people named Ector live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 994. That works out to roughly 1 in 333,450 Americans.
Is Ector a rare name?
Ector is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 333,450 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ector mean?
Ector means "creative variant of Hector" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ector more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ector are male and 0% are female.
When was Ector most popular?
Ector peaked in 1995 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.