
The unusual baby name Hec was a one-hit wonder in the U.S. data during the 1970s:
- 1975: unlisted
- 1974: unlisted
- 1973: 5 baby boys named Hec [debut]
- 1972: unlisted
- 1971: unlisted
What put it there?
The two-season western/detective series Hec Ramsey, which was broadcast on NBC from 1972 to 1974.
The show was set in the early 20th century and starred Richard Boone as Hector “Hec” Ramsey, a former gunfighter turned lawman who used then-modern forensic techniques (e.g., fingerprinting equipment) to catch criminals.
What are your thoughts on the baby name Hec?
Source: Hec Ramsey – Wikipedia
P.S. If you like Hec, you might also like Hud.