Tex

Tex - A very unique male name

Tex appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1474. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tex and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tex? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tex. The baby boy name Tex was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3207 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tex peaked in popularity 86 years ago in 1940 on position 796.

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Tex is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tex is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,740 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,740.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tex is where you live.

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Tex origin and meaning

American nickname name

Short for Texan, or for Texas

Tex is the classic American nickname for a Texan, and for boys named for the state itself. It has been recorded as a given name since 1914, with a peak in 1938, and it keeps reappearing as a punchy one-syllable choice. It is a nickname that became a name in its own right.

Attested etymology

Tex is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Tex, pop culture references for the name Tex and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tex

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tex, sorted by popularity.

Thiago / Titus / Thaddeus / Taj / Tahj / Tiago / Tyce / Theodis / Toshio / Tejas /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Tex

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tex a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tex?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TEKS · /tɛks/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Tex Ritter — Country singer and actor, born Woodward Maurice Ritter and famous as Tex (1905–1974) Historical
• Tex Avery — Animator, born Frederick Bean Avery and famous as Tex Avery (1908–1980) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

A short, swaggering nickname name with real Western flavour.

Worth knowing

• It reads as a Texas label first and a name second; that is the point for most parents who choose it.