Hector is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #308 in 2024 with 145 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 206 births ranking #255. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 400.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,916 boys born was named Hector. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.