Tex Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: teks //tɛks//
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: from Texas; Spanish: 'of the Texan'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tex is believed to have originated as a diminutive of the name Texas, which itself is derived from the Caddo word "taysha," meaning "friend" or "ally." The term was adopted in the early 19th century as the name of the state of Texas, which was admitted to the United States in 1845. The use of Tex as a personal name likely emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century, reflecting a cultural association with the American Southwest and its cowboy heritage.
The name embodies a sense of rugged individualism and frontier spirit, resonating with the imagery of the American West. Historically, the name Tex gained traction through its association with various cultural figures and representations of the American cowboy.
The character of Tex in popular literature and film, particularly during the early to mid-20th century, contributed to the name's appeal. Notably, the cowboy archetype was popularized in Western films and novels, which often depicted characters named Tex as embodiments of bravery and adventure.
This cultural backdrop helped solidify the name's association with a specific lifestyle and ethos. In addition to its cultural significance, Tex has been used in various contexts, including as a nickname for individuals hailing from Texas or those who embody Texan traits.
The name carries connotations of friendliness and approachability, aligning with its etymological roots. While Tex may not have deep historical ties to religious or royal figures, its connection to the broader narrative of American identity and the mythos of the West has ensured its place in the lexicon of names associated with strength and camaraderie.
Famous people named Tex
In this section, you will find notable people named Tex. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tex who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tex who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tex Avery is an animator and director best known for Looney Tunes, Droopy, and the creation of the character Bugs Bunny.
Tex Ritter is a singer and actor best known for High Noon, The Last Round-Up, and his work in country music.
Fictional characters named Tex
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Tex is a fictional character from the comic book series Tex. He is a Texas Ranger known for his bravery and sense of justice in the Wild West.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tex. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tex was first seen in the United States in 1890.
Tex has ranked as high as #1565 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)
The name Tex is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tex was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tex.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1976 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1975 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1969 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1968 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1965 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1964 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1963 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1962 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1961 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1960 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1959 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1958 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1957 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1956 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1955 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1954 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1953 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1952 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1951 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1950 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1949 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1948 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1947 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1946 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1945 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1944 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1943 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1942 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1941 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1940 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1939 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1938 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1937 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1936 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1935 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1934 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1933 | 30 | 24 | 6 |
| 1932 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1931 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1930 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1929 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1928 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1927 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1926 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1925 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1924 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1923 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1922 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1921 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1920 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1919 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1918 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 1917 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1916 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1915 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1914 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1890 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Tex (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 |