Hecate Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HEK-uh-tee //ˈhɛkəti//
Origin: Greek
Meaning: far-off; distant
Historical & Cultural Background
Hecate is a figure from ancient Greek mythology, often associated with magic, witchcraft, and the moon. She is depicted as a goddess who governs over the night and is known for her ability to traverse the boundaries between the mortal and divine realms.
Hecate was often worshipped at crossroads and was considered a protector of the household. Her influence has persisted through various cultural interpretations over the centuries.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hecate was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Hecate has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Hecate has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hecate is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hecate was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Hecate
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hecate.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |