Texas

Texas is a unisex name of English origin meaning “roof tile.” In 2024 it was given to 25 babies in the United States.

Texas at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“roof tile”
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛk.səs/

About the name Texas

Texas belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “roof tile” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Texas first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 712 babies since 1880, including 25 in 2024.

Texas in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Texas in 2024
25
Total since 1880
712

Texas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Babies named Texas in 2020
4
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Texas mean?

Texas means “roof tile” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Texas a boy or girl name?

Texas is a unisex name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Texas?

Texas comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Texas?

Texas is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 712 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Texas?

Texas is pronounced /ˈtɛk.səs/ (IPA).

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