Boy · #2,372 in 2026

Heitor

Name: Popularity of the name Heitor in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Heitor, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,372

Peak Rank

#2,372 (2026)

Total Babies

444

5-Yr Trend

+79%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2372

Peak Rank

444

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Heitor

Heitor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 60 Heitors were born — ranking #2,372 that year. As of 2026, Heitor ranks #2,372 for baby boys with 60 births, rising sharply (+79% over the past five years). In total, more than 444 Heitors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Heitor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Heitor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hightower
Hattar
Hauteur
Heiter
Haughtier
Hetzer
Hater
Hitler
Heater
Hitter
Hatter
Hider

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heitor

What does the name Heitor mean?

Heitor is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Heitor in 2026?

In 2026, Heitor ranks #2,372 among boys' names in the U.S., with 60 babies given the name that year.

When was Heitor most popular?

Heitor reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,372 that year with 60 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Heitor most popular?

Heitor has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Heitor.

Is Heitor a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Heitor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Heitor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Heitor include Cranston, Winn, Kayle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Heitor

Heitor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 444 births in the dataset. Heitor's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Heitor's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.