Discover the most popular baby boy names in Texas for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts and capturing hearts across the Lone Star State.
The list of popular baby boy names in Texas showcases a mix of enduring favorites and rising stars. Leading the pack is Liam, with 2,759 babies named this year, followed closely by Noah and Mateo. Names like Santiago and Sebastian also make strong showings, reflecting diverse cultural influences. Notably, Ezra and Lucas have seen significant jumps in popularity, while traditional names such as Elijah and Oliver maintain their steady appeal.
Further down the list, you'll find a variety of names that have either climbed or dropped in rank. For instance, Thiago has made an impressive leap to rank 40th with a 31-spot increase, while classic names like Joseph and Christopher have seen slight declines. Newer trends are evident with names like Adriel and Enzo making notable gains.
This comprehensive list provides valuable insights into naming trends within Texas, helping parents-to-be find inspiration for their little one's name. Whether you prefer a name that's currently trending or one that has stood the test of time, this list offers a wealth of options to consider.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 2759 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 2224 |
| 3 | - | Mateo | 2104 |
| 4 | 1 | Santiago | 1565 |
| 5 | -1 | Sebastian | 1564 |
| 6 | - | Elijah | 1466 |
| 7 | - | Oliver | 1414 |
| 8 | 9 | Ezra | 1143 |
| 9 | 7 | Lucas | 1140 |
| 10 | - | Levi | 1092 |
| 11 | -3 | Daniel | 1069 |
| 12 | 2 | Julian | 1051 |
| 12 | 10 | Elias | 1051 |
| 14 | 15 | Dylan | 1029 |
| 15 | -6 | Jose | 1019 |
| 16 | -3 | Angel | 1005 |
| 17 | -6 | James | 994 |
| 18 | -6 | Benjamin | 970 |
| 19 | 4 | Samuel | 959 |
| 20 | -6 | Alexander | 937 |
| 21 | -1 | David | 931 |
| 22 | -4 | Ethan | 930 |
| 23 | -4 | William | 904 |
| 24 | -3 | Luke | 876 |
| 25 | 2 | Matthew | 873 |
| 26 | -1 | Ezekiel | 829 |
| 27 | 7 | Gael | 815 |
| 28 | 8 | John | 813 |
| 29 | 1 | Josiah | 807 |
| 30 | 2 | Gabriel | 804 |
| 31 | 2 | Michael | 801 |
| 32 | 7 | Anthony | 800 |
| 33 | -7 | Jacob | 793 |
| 33 | 2 | Henry | 793 |
| 35 | -4 | Leonardo | 788 |
| 36 | 1 | Adrian | 782 |
| 37 | -13 | Aiden | 770 |
| 38 | 11 | Theodore | 769 |
| 39 | -11 | Jayden | 758 |
| 40 | 31 | Thiago | 740 |
| 40 | 2 | Luca | 740 |
| 42 | 1 | Isaac | 736 |
| 43 | 21 | Adriel | 728 |
| 44 | -3 | Asher | 713 |
| 45 | - | Nathan | 690 |
| 45 | 1 | Caleb | 690 |
| 47 | - | Axel | 686 |
| 48 | - | Luis | 684 |
| 49 | -11 | Joseph | 670 |
| 50 | -6 | Christopher | 667 |
| 51 | 9 | Joshua | 666 |
| 52 | 4 | Aaron | 664 |
| 53 | -4 | Ian | 662 |
| 54 | 5 | Hudson | 653 |
| 55 | -4 | Isaiah | 645 |
| 56 | -2 | Leo | 642 |
| 57 | -5 | Damian | 635 |
| 58 | -18 | Juan | 623 |
| 59 | 6 | Carlos | 615 |
| 60 | 3 | Jack | 587 |
| 60 | -7 | Christian | 587 |
| 62 | 4 | Jesus | 586 |
| 63 | -6 | Logan | 581 |
| 64 | -9 | Diego | 579 |
| 65 | 2 | Maverick | 575 |
| 66 | -5 | Mason | 568 |
| 67 | 2 | Jonathan | 560 |
| 68 | 9 | Luka | 558 |
| 69 | -11 | Grayson | 551 |
| 70 | -2 | Wyatt | 547 |
| 71 | 11 | Emiliano | 543 |
| 72 | -3 | Andrew | 537 |
| 73 | -11 | Jackson | 533 |
| 74 | -1 | Thomas | 531 |
| 75 | -3 | Jeremiah | 527 |
| 76 | 2 | Owen | 519 |
| 77 | -1 | Roman | 514 |
| 78 | 7 | Miles | 500 |
| 78 | 1 | Kai | 500 |
| 80 | 14 | Nolan | 487 |
| 81 | - | Micah | 480 |
| 81 | -6 | Cooper | 480 |
| 83 | -9 | Carter | 460 |
| 84 | 38 | Enzo | 451 |
| 85 | 4 | Matias | 448 |
| 86 | -6 | Eli | 439 |
| 87 | 6 | Andres | 434 |
| 88 | -4 | Alejandro | 429 |
| 89 | -2 | Ryan | 413 |
| 90 | -3 | Giovanni | 411 |
| 90 | 17 | Emilio | 411 |
| 92 | 3 | Xavier | 402 |
| 93 | 8 | Waylon | 397 |
| 93 | -1 | Miguel | 397 |
| 95 | 5 | Walker | 391 |
| 96 | -10 | Charles | 390 |
| 97 | -8 | Jordan | 387 |
| 98 | -15 | Jaxon | 386 |
| 99 | 11 | Alan | 383 |
| 100 | 13 | Nathaniel | 382 |