Rector Name Popularity and Statistics
Rector is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rector?
Rector is spelled R-E-C-T-O-R. The name has 6 letters.
Rector Popularity in 1945
Rank#3,338
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 403 places to #3,338 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1925.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rector Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1912 through 1945. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Boys | 5 | #3,338 |
| 1925 | Boys | 6 | #3,741 |
| 1924 | Boys | 7 | #3,505 |
| 1923 | Boys | 10 | #2,772 |
| 1922 | Boys | 7 | #3,532 |
| 1920 | Boys | 14 | #2,231 |
| 1919 | Boys | 13 | #2,265 |
| 1918 | Boys | 9 | #2,882 |
| 1917 | Boys | 8 | #2,956 |
| 1915 | Boys | 5 | #3,825 |
| 1914 | Boys | 5 | #3,264 |
| 1913 | Boys | 5 | #2,821 |
| 1912 | Boys | 7 | #2,045 |
When Was Rector Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #2,231
1919 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,265
1923 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,772
1918 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,882
Where Rector Ranked Highest in 1920
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #406 | 5 |