How Common is the First Name Hector?
We estimate that there are 97,032 people named Hector who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Hector is the 256th most common for men, and the 559th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Hector?
The average person named Hector is 33.45 years old.
Is Hector a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
779 people named Hector were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 409th most popular name for boys, and the 827th most popular overall.
The popularity of Hector peaked in 1992, when it was the 156th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Hector a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Hector is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Hector are male.
Popularity of Hector in England
In 2020, Hector was the 269th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.