How old is someone named Hector?
The average Hector is 34 years old.
Half of all living Hectors are between 20 and 47.
When was Hector popular?
Hector is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2005 but no single era. You'll meet Hectors of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 125 | 0 |
| 1910s | 694 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,481 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,799 | 220 |
| 1940s | 2,825 | 1,300 |
| 1950s | 7,123 | 4,800 |
| 1960s | 9,664 | 7,800 |
| 1970s | 12,253 | 11,000 |
| 1980s | 15,257 | 14,000 |
| 1990s | 19,598 | 19,000 |
| 2000s | 20,897 | 21,000 |
| 2010s | 12,137 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 5,158 | 5,100 |
How many Hectors are still alive?
About 96,000 Hectors are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 110,000 babies named Hector since 1880.
Most Hectors ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Hector?
About one in three living Hectors are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Hector an old name?
Somewhat. Hector is older than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hector will be 47 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Hector a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Hectors are men.
Names the same age as Hector
NAME TWIN
Hector's name twin is Pedro. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Pedro's age curve is the closest match to Hector's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Hector
How old is the average Hector?
The average Hector in the US is 34 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hector?
About 96,000 Hectors are alive in the US today, out of roughly 110,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hector most popular?
In 2005, when about 2,500 baby boys were named Hector.
Is Hector a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 32% of living Hectors, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this