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Summary

The name Hector has Greek origins, meaning 'holding fast'. It evolved through Ancient Greek and Latin into modern forms. It is associated with traits of strength and bravery and has no biblical relevance. Hector gained popularity during the Renaissance due to classical influences.

The name Hector is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hector has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hector' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 573rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 423rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 278th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 210th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 174th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 193rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 326th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6870th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4971st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5726th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Hector' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.