Texas
Pronunciation: [ t-EHKS-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Texas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 44 babies have been named Texas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Texas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,624 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,624
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Texas
Texas is a girl name .
Is Texas a boy or girl name? Texas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,624 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,932. Texas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Texas is currently ranked #71,624 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Texas include Tex, Tey, Teie, and Texkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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