Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Hector
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2005
Peak births
2,458
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Hector
How many people are named Hector?
An estimated 95,469 living Americans are named Hector.
How rare is Hector?
Hector is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 779 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 68.3% from its 2005 peak.
How old is the typical Hector?
The median age of a living American named Hector is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 20 and 47 years old.
Is Hector still popular?
Yes. Hector is holding steady, with 779 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Hector most common?
Hector has its strongest geographic signal in Arizona, where it appears 24.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20052025
Peak year
2005
Decline from peak
68.3%
2025
779
All-time
108,728