Texas
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Popularity: Ranked #5180 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: Texas is a contemporary American name, likely coined in recent decades. Many modern names are created for their unique sound and individuality.
Similar names: tejas, tea, tess, tessa, tessie, tex
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Texas? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Texas, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Texas
What does the name Texas mean?
Texas means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Texas?
Texas has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Texas?
Texas ranked #5045 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Texas most popular?
Texas peaked in 2008 with 22 babies registered that year.
Is Texas a boy or girl name?
Texas is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 68% of Texass are boys and 32% are girls.
Is the name Texas rising or falling in popularity?
Texas has risen 1040 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6085 in 2020 to #5045 in 2025.
How long has Texas been recorded?
Texas appears in birth records across 78 years — from 1880 through 2025.