Hector is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #409 in 2025 with 779 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 2,458 births ranking #167. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 60.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,193 boys born was named Hector. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.