Tex Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationteks / /tɛks/English; Spanish
Meaning
English: from Texas; Spanish: 'of the Texan'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tex is often associated with the state of Texas in the United States, reflecting a sense of rugged individualism and frontier spirit. It gained popularity as a nickname and later as a given name, particularly in the mid-20th century. The name evokes images of cowboy culture and the American West.
Trend Summary
Tex has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
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Famous people named Tex
Tex Avery was an influential American animator known for his work in creating iconic cartoon characters.
Tex Ritter was a famous American country music singer and actor, known for his roles in Western films.
Fictional characters named Tex
Tex is a character in the video game series 'Red Dead Redemption', known for his cowboy persona.
Tex Willer is the main character in the Italian comic series 'Tex', a legendary ranger in the American West.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tex was first seen in the United States in 1890. Tex has ranked as high as #805 nationally, which occurred in 1940, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Tex has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tex (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 29 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 64 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 67 |
| 1941 | 49 |
| 1942 | 49 |
| 1943 | 48 |
| 1944 | 56 |
| 1945 | 49 |
| 1946 | 66 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1949 | 42 |
| 1950 | 50 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 20 |