Tejas
Every Tejas since 1977 — 1,473 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tejas
Tejas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,933 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,473 American babies have been named Tejas. Its peak came in 2013, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tejas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tejas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,933 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,971 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,406 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,206 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,415 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,645 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,252 |
| 2018 | 47 | #2,666 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,243 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,983 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,483 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,703 |
| 2013 | 77 | #1,860 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,545 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2,315 |
| 2010 | 72 | #1,953 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,074 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,509 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2,530 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,733 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,428 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,127 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,149 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,120 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,082 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,915 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,181 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,765 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,455 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,461 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tejas in 2025?
Tejas ranked #2,933 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tejas?
1,473 babies have been named Tejas in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tejas most popular?
Tejas peaked in 2013, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Tejas a boy or girl name?
Tejas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tejas rising or falling?
Tejas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.