Boys name · Illinois
Hector in Illinois
Hector was the 476th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 22 babies named Hector that year. Since 1926, Illinois families have named 5,050 babies Hector.
Popularity over time
Hector in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 | 536th |
| 1959 | 55 | 232nd |
| 1970 | 55 | 224th |
| 1981 | 91 | 140th |
| 1992 | 108 | 145th |
| 2003 | 84 | 190th |
| 2014 | 53 | 263rd |
| 2025 | 22 | 476th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 536th in 1926 to 476th in 2025.
The most babies named Hector in Illinois in a single year was 120, in 2005. Its best showing was 123rd 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 Illinois?
Hector was the 476th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 22 babies named Hector that year. Since 1926, Illinois families have named 5,050 babies Hector.
How many babies are named Hector in Illinois?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Hector in Illinois. The most babies named Hector in Illinois in a single year was 120, in 2005.
What is the rank of Hector in Illinois?
Hector ranked 476th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 123rd 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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