Boys name · California
Hector in California
Hector was the 237th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 157 babies named Hector that year. Since 1919, California families have named 30,837 babies Hector.
Popularity over time
Hector in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 | 423rd |
| 1934 | 31 | 168th |
| 1949 | 63 | 226th |
| 1964 | 200 | 167th |
| 1980 | 503 | 82nd |
| 1995 | 731 | 81st |
| 2010 | 401 | 139th |
| 2025 | 157 | 237th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 423rd in 1919 to 237th in 2025.
The most babies named Hector in California in a single year was 850, in 1990. Its best showing was 76th among boys names in 1979.
Across the country, Hector reached its best rank of 34th in Arizona (1931). See Hector in every state →
How popular is Hector in California?
Hector was the 237th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 157 babies named Hector that year. Since 1919, California families have named 30,837 babies Hector.
How many babies are named Hector in California?
In 2025, 157 babies were named Hector in California. The most babies named Hector in California in a single year was 850, in 1990.
What is the rank of Hector in California?
Hector ranked 237th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 76th among boys names in 1979.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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