How Many People Are Named Hector?
Complete statistics for the name Hector: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hector means 'holder' in Greek and has been a strong, enduring name throughout history. That's just 1 in 3,435 Americans who have this name today, making it quite rare among males. The peak was in 2005, but now it's seen as a bit more modern and trendy.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 33 is associated with leadership and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 108,403 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hector Through the Generations
Hector has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades. In 2005, it reached its peak with 2,458 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 96,067 people named Hector living in the United States, with an average age of 39. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 40% under 30, 42% between 30 and 60, and 18% over 60, indicating that it's a name that's popular across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Hector
Hector is an English, French, Scottish, and Spanish given name. The name is derived from the name of Hektor, a legendary Trojan champion who was killed by the Greek Achilles. The name Hektor is probably derived from the Greek ékhein, meaning "to have", "to hold", "to check", "restrain". In Scotland, the name Hector is sometimes an anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic Eachann, and the pet form Heckie is sometimes used. The name of Sir Ector, the foster father of King Arthur, is also a variant of the same.…
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Other names sharing Hector's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Hector
How Many People Have the Name Hector?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,373 people in the United States currently share the name Hector. That works out to roughly 1 in every 75,794 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hector a Common or Rare Name?
Hector is classified as 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 Hector Mean?
Hector means "holder" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hector in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hector Most Popular?
The name Hector reached peak popularity in 2005, with 2,458 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 Hector?
Approximately 4,373 people named Hector live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,373. That works out to roughly 1 in 75,794 Americans.
Is Hector a rare name?
Hector is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 75,794 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hector mean?
Hector means "holder" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Hector more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hector are male and 0% are female.
When was Hector most popular?
Hector peaked in 2005 with 2,458 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.