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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hecate — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Hebron|Hector
GreekGirl→ Stable

Hecate

HEK-uh-tee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16209 in 2022

Peak: #16209 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16209 in 2022

Peak: #16209 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Hecate scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MythologicalGreekGoddessMagic3-syllableDark AcademiaLiteraryMysticalFemale-leaningRareClassical
Character
crossroads wisdomdark magicprotective vigilanceliminal knowledgenocturnal power
STRONG
High confidence

Hecate is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Hecate at a Glance
Meaning:Goddess of magic, crossroads, and liminal spaces in Greek mythology. Name possibly derived from feminine form of Hekatos, an epithet of Apollo.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Hekataios
Peak rank:#16209 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Hecate Poliades
Greek goddess (mythological)
Similar Sound
HectorHekaHecubaHectareHekate
Similar Style
PersephoneArtemis◈AthenaCirceCalypsoMedea
Works well with
Apollo◈Artemis◈SeleneIrisTheaCleo◈Phoebe
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Hecate · Overview
Summary

Hecate is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Strong character
Hecate carries a bold, ethereal, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
hecate.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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