Boys name · New Jersey
Hector in New Jersey
Hector was the 623rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 11 babies named Hector that year. Since 1946, New Jersey families have named 3,126 babies Hector.
Popularity over time
Hector in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | 341st |
| 1961 | 42 | 172nd |
| 1971 | 62 | 120th |
| 1982 | 76 | 88th |
| 1993 | 58 | 131st |
| 2004 | 38 | 196th |
| 2014 | 23 | 332nd |
| 2025 | 11 | 623rd |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 341st in 1946 to 623rd in 2025.
The most babies named Hector in New Jersey in a single year was 82, in 1974. Its best showing was 78th among boys names in 1975.
Across the country, Hector reached its best rank of 34th in Arizona (1931). See Hector in every state →
How popular is Hector in New Jersey?
Hector was the 623rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 11 babies named Hector that year. Since 1946, New Jersey families have named 3,126 babies Hector.
How many babies are named Hector in New Jersey?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Hector in New Jersey. The most babies named Hector in New Jersey in a single year was 82, in 1974.
What is the rank of Hector in New Jersey?
Hector ranked 623rd among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 78th among boys names in 1975.
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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