Tex
boy name#3450 in 2025Tex entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #751 in 1940, ranks #3450 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
#3450
rank today
#751
peak (1940)
33
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #986 |
| 1900s | #966 |
| 1910s | #2229 |
| 1920s | #1671 |
| 1930s | #1290 |
| 1940s | #932 |
| 1950s | #1463 |
| 1960s | #2354 |
| 1970s | #3845 |
| 1980s | #5579 |
| 1990s | #7815 |
| 2000s | #8931 |
| 2010s | #7533 |
| 2020s | #4194 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tex has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Tex are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tex alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tex in 2025?
- Tex ranks #3450 among US boy names in 2025, with 33 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tex most popular?
- Tex peaked in 1940, reaching #751 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tex with classmates?
- Tex will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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