Hector is a distinctive choice, ranked #308 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hector in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#308
US Rank #380
About the Name Hector
Hector is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 39 places over five years. Its high point was #255 in 2016, and it now sits at #308. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hector is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #380 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hector
Unlikely. With around 145 UK babies named Hector per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hector in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hector has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 39 places in the last five years. Its peak was #255 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Hector is more popular in the UK (#308) than in the US (#380). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Hector appears in the US top 500 at #380 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
145
UK babies named Hector (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 39 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hector
Likely around 1 other Hector in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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