From Texas
Originally used as a nickname for someone from the state of Texas, which itself comes from the Caddo word 'taysha' meaning 'friends'. It has evolved into a standalone given name associated with the American West and cowboy culture.
Less common today
Tex isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,188 in 2023.
Influential animator and director during the golden age of American animation
Country music singer and actor known for singing 'High Noon'
Famous boxing promoter and founder of the New York Rangers
The owner of Dinoco in the movie Cars · Cars
DC Comics superhero also known as Mr. America · Action Comics
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
