Tex
Tex is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Person from Texas.
Origin and history
Tex originated in the United States as a place-name nickname for someone from the state of Texas. It eventually became used as an independent given name, often associated with Western culture. It remains a rare but recognizable choice in contemporary American usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,120 babies in the United States have been named Tex since 1880. It ranks #2802 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1771.
States where it is most popular
- TX (70.2 %)
- NC (8.7 %)
- WV (7.7 %)
- KY (3.8 %)
- OK (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 222 |
| 1930-1940 | 307 |
| 1940-1950 | 519 |
| 1950-1960 | 296 |
| 1960-1970 | 141 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 72 |
| 1990-2000 | 36 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 156 |
Famous people named Tex
- Tex Ritter: Singer, Actor
- Tex Avery: Animator, Director
Fun facts
- The name comes from Texas, which itself derives from the Caddo word 'taysha', meaning 'friends' or 'allies'.
- Tex saw its highest historical popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century, largely influenced by cowboy and Western pop culture.