Heitor
Every Heitor since 2006 — 377 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Heitor
Heitor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,618 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 377 American babies have been named Heitor. Its peak came in 2023, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Heitor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Heitor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,618 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,573 |
| 2023 | 54 | #2,491 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2,734 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,141 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,606 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,219 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,927 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,812 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,939 |
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| 2006 | 6 | #11,152 |
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Famous people named Heitor
- Heitor Villa-Lobos Composer · 1887–1959
- Heitor Canalli Soccer player · 1910–1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Heitor in 2025?
Heitor ranked #2,618 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Heitor?
377 babies have been named Heitor in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Heitor most popular?
Heitor peaked in 2023, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Heitor a boy or girl name?
Heitor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Heitor rising or falling?
Heitor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Heitor?
Well-known people named Heitor include Heitor Villa-Lobos (composer), Heitor Canalli (soccer player).