Hector Boy

Popularity: #354 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHEK-tor / /ˈhɛk.tər/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: holding fast; Latin: steadfast

Historical & Cultural Background

Hector is a name of Greek origin, derived from the name 'Hektōr' in ancient Greek mythology. He was a Trojan prince and a central character in Homer's 'Iliad,' known for his bravery and noble character. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with strength and heroism. In Roman culture, the name was adopted and adapted, maintaining its popularity through the centuries.

Trend Summary

Hector has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

VictorDectorHedleyHendrickHarrisonHugoHarlanHenderson

Variants

  • Hectore
  • Hectoro

International Variants

  • Héctor (Spanish)
  • Hector (English)
  • Hector (French)
  • Hector (Italian)

Famous people named Hector

Hector Berlioz was a French composer known for his innovative orchestration and dramatic compositions.

Hector Lavoe was a Puerto Rican salsa singer celebrated for his influential contributions to the genre.

Hector Elizondo is an American actor recognized for his roles in film and television, including 'Pretty Woman.'.

Hector Camacho was a Puerto Rican professional boxer known for his flamboyant style and multiple world championships.

Fictional characters named Hector

Hector is a character in Homer's 'Iliad,' known for his role as a Trojan hero.

Hector Salamanca is a character in the television series 'Breaking Bad' and its spin-off 'Better Call Saul,' known for his role in the drug cartel.

Sibling Suggestions

AlexanderJulianSebastianMaximilianGabrielLeonardoMatteo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hector was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hector has ranked as high as #292 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Hector has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hector (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 226
28%
CA 172
21%
AZ 56
7%
FL 41
5%
IL 27
3%
NC 27
3%
WA 25
3%
NY 24
3%
MA 17
2%
GA 17
2%
PA 14
2%
VA 14
2%
NV 13
2%
IN 12
1%
MD 11
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188015
18816
18826
188310
188411
18859
18866
18877
188818
18897
18906
189113
189215
18936
18948
18957
189612
189714
189810
189912
190019
19015
190311
190417
190512
190612
190716
190815
190918
191018
191135
191251
191351
191458
1915108
191691
191785
191890
1919107
1920119
1921129
1922123
1923127
1924139
1925138
1926146
1927182
1928186
1929193
1930197
1931189
1932172
1933198
1934186
1935175
1936166
1937155
1938183
1939172
1940192
1941178
1942193
1943240
1944241
1945258
1946300
1947333
1948423
1949467
1950473
1951590
1952600
1953626
1954649
1955800
1956801
1957808
1958840
1959914
1960872
1961898
1962924
1963959
1964944
1965967
1966938
1967936
19681,040
19691,127
19701,125
19711,177
19721,114
19731,195
19741,212
19751,245
19761,254
19771,144
19781,243
19791,420
19801,448
19811,410
19821,526
19831,369
19841,336
19851,492
19861,472
19871,592
19881,656
19891,806
19901,990
19912,036
19922,018
19932,032
19941,972
19951,877
19961,966
19971,870
19981,815
19991,915
20001,979
20011,905
20021,942
20031,998
20042,004
20052,458
20062,327
20072,243
20082,179
20091,845
20101,562
20111,414
20121,325
20131,257
20141,213
20151,194
20161,100
20171,074
20181,012
2019985
2020856
2021899
2022927
2023831
2024858