At a glance
- In short
- Ector is a strong and distinctive Greek name meaning "steadfast" or "holding fast," with historical significance and enduring appeal.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#10,863)
- Babies in 2022
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,900 in 1953
- First recorded
- 1919
Meaning of Ector
Ector is a strong and distinctive name of Greek origin, meaning "steadfast" or "holding fast." It is the English variant of the name Hector. In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War. The name Ector carries with it a sense of bravery and resilience, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and strength. While not extremely common, the name Ector has been consistently used in Texas over the years, showing its enduring appeal to some parents. With its rich history and powerful sound, Ector is a unique and meaningful choice for a baby boy.
How to pronounce Ector
English
- Pronounced EK-tor /ˈɛk.tər/
Popularity of Ector in the U.S.
Ector was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #10,863 with 6 babies. It peaked at #1,900 in 1953. It first appears in the records in 1919.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1919–2022 75 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 10,863 | back (not recorded in 2014–2021) |
| 2013 | 6 | 10,728 | ▲ 1,546 |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | ▼ 3,507 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8,767 | ▲ 926 |
| 2010 | 7 | 9,693 | ▼ 708 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8,985 | ▲ 3,568 |
| 2008 | 5 | 12,553 | ▼ 5,931 |
| 2007 | 12 | 6,622 | ▼ 2,102 |
| 2006 | 20 | 4,520 | ▲ 514 |
| 2005 | 16 | 5,034 | ▲ 1,104 |
| 2004 | 12 | 6,138 | ▲ 577 |
| 2003 | 10 | 6,715 | ▼ 627 |
| 2002 | 11 | 6,088 | ▼ 946 |
| 2001 | 14 | 5,142 | ▼ 938 |
| 2000 | 18 | 4,204 | ▲ 1,113 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5,317 | ▼ 1,120 |
| 1998 | 16 | 4,197 | ▲ 1,445 |
| 1997 | 10 | 5,642 | ▲ 340 |
| 1996 | 9 | 5,982 | ▼ 2,791 |
| 1995 | 21 | 3,191 | ▲ 1,346 |
| 1994 | 13 | 4,537 | ▼ 1,036 |
| 1993 | 18 | 3,501 | ▲ 103 |
| 1992 | 17 | 3,604 | ▼ 279 |
| 1991 | 18 | 3,325 | ▲ 282 |
| 1990 | 16 | 3,607 | ▼ 161 |
| 1989 | 16 | 3,446 | ▲ 259 |
| 1988 | 13 | 3,705 | ▲ 2,384 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6,089 | ▼ 1,632 |
| 1986 | 9 | 4,457 | ▼ 1,747 |
| 1985 | 18 | 2,710 | back (not recorded in 1984) |
| 1983 | 13 | 3,230 | ▼ 122 |
| 1982 | 14 | 3,108 | ▲ 304 |
| 1981 | 12 | 3,412 | ▼ 795 |
| 1980 | 18 | 2,617 | ▲ 952 |
| 1979 | 11 | 3,569 | ▲ 288 |
| 1978 | 9 | 3,857 | ▲ 1,266 |
| 1977 | 6 | 5,123 | ▼ 2,414 |
| 1976 | 15 | 2,709 | ▲ 537 |
| 1975 | 11 | 3,246 | ▲ 1,982 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5,228 | ▼ 2,917 |
| 1973 | 17 | 2,311 | ▲ 1,652 |
| 1972 | 7 | 3,963 | ▼ 593 |
| 1971 | 9 | 3,370 | ▼ 479 |
| 1970 | 11 | 2,891 | ▲ 704 |
| 1969 | 7 | 3,595 | ▲ 541 |
| 1968 | 5 | 4,136 | ▼ 1,376 |
| 1967 | 9 | 2,760 | ▲ 226 |
| 1966 | 8 | 2,986 | ▼ 808 |
| 1965 | 14 | 2,178 | back (not recorded in 1964) |
| 1963 | 8 | 3,044 | ▼ 196 |
| 1962 | 9 | 2,848 | ▲ 1,218 |
| 1961 | 5 | 4,066 | ▼ 1,945 |
| 1960 | 15 | 2,121 | ▲ 700 |
| 1959 | 9 | 2,821 | ▼ 179 |
| 1958 | 10 | 2,642 | ▲ 180 |
| 1957 | 9 | 2,822 | ▼ 559 |
| 1956 | 13 | 2,263 | ▲ 701 |
| 1955 | 8 | 2,964 | ▲ 212 |
| 1954 | 7 | 3,176 | ▼ 1,276 |
| 1953 | 17 | 1,900 | ▲ 1,473 |
| 1952 | 6 | 3,373 | ▼ 711 |
| 1951 | 9 | 2,662 | ▼ 82 |
| 1950 | 9 | 2,580 | back (not recorded in 1947–1949) |
| 1946 | 7 | 2,919 | back (not recorded in 1943–1945) |
| 1942 | 5 | 3,560 | back (not recorded in 1936–1941) |
| 1935 | 6 | 3,252 | ▲ 427 |
| 1934 | 5 | 3,679 | back (not recorded in 1932–1933) |
| 1931 | 7 | 3,095 | back (not recorded in 1930) |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | ▼ 171 |
| 1928 | 8 | 3,076 | ▲ 75 |
| 1927 | 8 | 3,151 | ▲ 557 |
| 1926 | 6 | 3,708 | back (not recorded in 1923–1925) |
| 1922 | 6 | 3,872 | ▼ 3 |
| 1921 | 6 | 3,869 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | new |
Notable people named Ector
- Ector Jaime Ramirez Barba is a Mexican surgeon and politician affiliated with the National Action Party.