How Many People Are Named Texas?
Complete statistics for the name Texas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Texas is a very rare male name, with only 407 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 810,638 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2024 with 25 births, but it's still considered a modern choice, with a rising trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 707 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Texas Through the Generations
Texas stands out as a name that's been around for generations but remains uncommon. With 407 living bearers, it's a name that's seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly among younger parents. Interestingly, despite its modern appeal, a majority of those named Texas are over 60, suggesting a blend of old and new generations embracing this unique moniker.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Texas's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Texas
How Many People Have the Name Texas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 208 people in the United States currently share the name Texas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,593,506 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Texas a Common or Rare Name?
Texas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Texas Mean?
Texas means "creative variant of Texas" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Texas in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Texas Most Popular?
The name Texas reached peak popularity in 2024, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Texas?
Approximately 208 people named Texas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 208. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,593,506 Americans.
Is Texas a rare name?
Texas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,593,506 Americans has this name.
What does the name Texas mean?
Texas means "creative variant of Texas" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Texas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Texas are male and 14% are female.
When was Texas most popular?
Texas peaked in 2024 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.