Rising since 2003, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Texas since 1880
Babies named Texas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Texas's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 44 | 0 |
| 1890s | 11 | 0 |
| 1900s | 9 | 0 |
| 1910s | 48 | 8 |
| 1920s | 23 | 46 |
| 1930s | 46 | 36 |
| 1940s | 10 | 70 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
| 1990s | 10 | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 | 79 |
| 2010s | 18 | 114 |
| 2020s | 16 | 90 |
Meaning & origin
The name Texas first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1918, but it remained extremely rare for decades. In the 2020s, its use has steadily climbed, rising in rank every year since 2003 and reaching its peak popularity in 2024 at rank 5,045. In 2025, about 1 in 89,899 boys were named Texas, a very low incidence that still reflects a clear upward trajectory. As a place name, Texas carries a strong geographical association, with its highest concentration of use in the state of Texas itself, which topped the list of states where the name appears most often. The name has become part of a broader trend of state and city names used as given names, distinguishing it as a bold, nickname-ready choice with a straightforward origin in the Caddo word for 'friend.'
Texas is a place name transferred to personal use, taken from the state of Texas, which itself derives from the Caddo word 'táyshaʼ' meaning 'friend' or 'ally'. The name was first recorded as a given name in the United States in the early 20th century, and its usage has been predominantly male. It gained popularity as a geographical or patriotic choice, reflecting a trend of using place names as first names.
Where Texas is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tex
Sibling names for Texas
Names that share Texas's style, for a brother or sister.
