Boys name · Texas
Hector in Texas
Hector was the 191st most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 200 babies named Hector that year. Since 1912, Texas families have named 27,940 babies Hector.
Popularity over time
Hector in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 510th |
| 1930 | 68 | 168th |
| 1946 | 164 | 107th |
| 1962 | 302 | 94th |
| 1977 | 247 | 101st |
| 1993 | 404 | 90th |
| 2009 | 405 | 109th |
| 2025 | 200 | 191st |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 510th in 1912 to 191st in 2025.
The most babies named Hector in Texas in a single year was 560, in 2006. Its best showing was 70th among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Hector reached its best rank of 34th in Arizona (1931). See Hector in every state →
How popular is Hector in Texas?
Hector was the 191st most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 200 babies named Hector that year. Since 1912, Texas families have named 27,940 babies Hector.
How many babies are named Hector in Texas?
In 2025, 200 babies were named Hector in Texas. The most babies named Hector in Texas in a single year was 560, in 2006.
What is the rank of Hector in Texas?
Hector ranked 191st among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 70th among boys names in 1951.
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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