Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hector.
National Rank (2025)
#409
All-Time Peak Rank
#156 (1990)
Total U.S. Births
108,728
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Hector Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Hector
According to SSA data, Hector achieved its highest historical rank of #156 in 1990. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2005 with 2,458 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 123 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hector scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,458Births in 2005
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
123Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:95
1890s:103
1900s:125
1910s:694
1920s:1,481
1930s:1,794
1940s:2,825
1950s:7,101
1960s:9,604
1970s:12,130
1980s:15,108
1990s:19,493
2000s:20,880
2010s:12,137
2020s:5,158
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHec-tor
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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