The Texas dataset covers 89,675 registered babies across 100 distinct first names, drawn from U.S. Social Security Administration records going back to 1910.
The #1 boy name Liam represents 6.1% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia represents 4.5% of girls. The higher those percentages, the more concentrated naming is — states with strong local traditions tend to cluster around familiar choices, while cosmopolitan states spread names over a wider pool.
Names distinctive to Texas
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Texas's particular naming character:
Santiago
Texas #4 · US #29
Elias
Texas #8 · US #25
Angel
Texas #16 · US #63
Jose
Texas #18 · US #91
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Texas?
Liam is the most popular boy name in Texas across the available data, recorded 3,084 times — about 6.1% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Texas?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Texas, recorded 1,757 times — about 4.5% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Texas name data go?
The Texas dataset spans 115 years of baby name records — from 1910 through 2025 — sourced directly from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
How many unique names have been used in Texas?
The combined dataset for Texas contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 89,675 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Texas?
Santiago stands out — ranked #4 in Texas but only #29 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.