Tex
Meaningfrom Texas · English
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #751 in 1940
33 babies were named Tex in the US in 2025. It has climbed 976 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Tex you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tex, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tex would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTex first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1940, when it ranked #751. Today it's #3,450, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendTex has climbed 976 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Tex means “from Texas”.
About the name Tex
Tex is a boy name of American origin meaning “from Texas”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-tex”. US birth records list Tex for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 112 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1940, when it ranked #751 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 9.6 | 104,058 boys |
| 1900s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 86,207 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 49,652 boys |
| 1930s | 29 | 34,698 boys |
| 1940s | 36 | 27,747 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 67,159 boys |
| 1960s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 255,102 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 2010s | 5.9 | 170,068 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,372 boys |
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
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Questions about the name Tex
What does the name Tex mean?
Tex means “from Texas” in English.
What is the origin of the name Tex?
Tex has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Tex a boy or girl name?
Tex is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tex?
Tex ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1940 (#751).