How popular is the baby name Hec in the United States right now? How popular was it historically? Find out using the graph below! Plus, check out all the blog posts that mention the name Hec.

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Popularity of the Baby Name Hec


Posts that Mention the Name Hec

What the Hec, Another Baby Name

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

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