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Héctor

Héctor is a boy name of Spanish origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#346

How popular is Héctor?

Popularity in the United States

Héctor has been given to 104,876 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 1,946 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Héctor per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Héctor has been given to 8,923 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Héctor per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 50,849 people called Héctor living in Spain, with an average age of 23.2.

104,876 Babies named since 1880
2000s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Héctor

Is Héctor a boy's or a girl's name?

Héctor is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Héctor?

Héctor has been given to 104,876 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.