William Shakespeare's famous female protagonist once asked, "What's in a name?" The answer? Honestly, quite a bit. Though the young lovestruck Juliet presents her soliloquy in the interest of proving quite the opposite—that a name means nothing, and her affection for Romeo should not be hindered by feuding family names—the truth about the weight carried by a name is quite contrary to her point.
The reality is that names tell stories. They tell stories about those who give them to us, and they come to tell stories about us as we carry them through our lives. They tell stories about cultural trends and current events that inform them or about the long-standing traditions that serve to carry them on from generation to generation. Names are like mirrors that reflect where we've come from, who we are, what connects us, and where we're going.
This is a time when finding unique baby names seems to be a high priority. Yet a look at baby name trends over the past decade shows that even as we grasp for the unconventional, there's still a fair share of names that reign supreme when it comes to baby name selection.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys of the last decade in Texas using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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1 / 50Diego is a name of Spanish origin meaning "supplanter".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,698
- Number of babies in 2019: 661 (#63 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2010
National
- Rank: #118
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,206
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2 / 50Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,905
- Number of babies in 2019: 613 (#68 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -30.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #40 in 2012
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 90,850
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3 / 50Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,909
- Number of babies in 2019: 939 (#27 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +64.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2019
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,838
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4 / 50Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,991
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,046 (#19 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +91.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2019
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,453
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5 / 50Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,063
- Number of babies in 2019: 680 (#59 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -19.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #44 in 2016
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,502
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6 / 50Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,318
- Number of babies in 2019: 745 (#45 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -7.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #40 in 2013
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,997
Canva
7 / 50Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,625
- Number of babies in 2019: 744 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -22.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #38 in 2012
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75,977
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8 / 50Jesus is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to deliver".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,648
- Number of babies in 2019: 671 (#60 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2010
National
- Rank: #117
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,597
Canva
9 / 50Luis is a name of German origin meaning "famous warrior".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,774
- Number of babies in 2019: 766 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -30.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #99
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38,905
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10 / 50Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,859
- Number of babies in 2019: 706 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -31.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #32 in 2012
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,530
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11 / 50Santiago is a name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint James".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,355
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,252 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +66.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2019
National
- Rank: #109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36,241
Canva
12 / 50Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,402
- Number of babies in 2019: 840 (#35 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2017
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126,600
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13 / 50Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,687
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,733 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +775.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 50,318
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14 / 50Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,732
- Number of babies in 2019: 775 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2017
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,306
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15 / 50John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,843
- Number of babies in 2019: 843 (#34 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -24.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2010
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,521
Canva
16 / 50Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,054
- Number of babies in 2019: 709 (#52 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -49.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2010
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,658
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17 / 50Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,093
- Number of babies in 2019: 815 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -33.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2010
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,341
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18 / 50Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,161
- Number of babies in 2019: 727 (#51 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2010
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104,818
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19 / 50Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,212
- Number of babies in 2019: 986 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2019
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107,854
Canva
20 / 50Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning "man of Adria".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,258
- Number of babies in 2019: 915 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -24.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2011
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,815
Canva
21 / 50Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,314
- Number of babies in 2019: 833 (#37 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -34.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2010
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,296
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22 / 50Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,355
- Number of babies in 2019: 729 (#50 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2013
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87,848
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23 / 50Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,374
- Number of babies in 2019: 688 (#57 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2010
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,239
Canva
24 / 50Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,529
- Number of babies in 2019: 946 (#25 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2013
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 94,338
Canva
25 / 50Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,593
- Number of babies in 2019: 783 (#40 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2010
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83,934
Canva
26 / 50Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,646
- Number of babies in 2019: 892 (#31 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -6.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2018
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96,183
Canva
27 / 50Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,857
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,034 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +20.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2016
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,102
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28 / 50Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,981
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,215 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +12.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,350
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29 / 50Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,240
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,167 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +24.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2019
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134,226
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30 / 50James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,353
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,068 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +2.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2017
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 139,307
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31 / 50Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,851
- Number of babies in 2019: 761 (#43 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2010
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,951
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32 / 50Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,089
- Number of babies in 2019: 895 (#30 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -10.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2012
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157,591
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33 / 50Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,095
- Number of babies in 2019: 838 (#36 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -47.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2010
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111,883
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34 / 50Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,270
- Number of babies in 2019: 869 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2010
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101,885
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35 / 50Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,515
- Number of babies in 2019: 955 (#24 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -45.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2010
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,700
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36 / 50William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,857
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,094 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2016
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159,600
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37 / 50Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,236
- Number of babies in 2019: 925 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2012
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129,374
Canva
38 / 50Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,392
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,002 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -32.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2016
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144,741
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39 / 50Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,770
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,170 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -19.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2013
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141,833
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40 / 50Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,996
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,601 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +27.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2019
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136,649
PxHere
41 / 50Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,032
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,566 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +46.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2018
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,518
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42 / 50Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,214
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,144 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -12.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2016
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124,808
Pixabay
43 / 50David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,401
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,090 (#17 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -35.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116,382
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44 / 50Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,936
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,115 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2010
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54,957
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45 / 50Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,185
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,013 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -44.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2013
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 125,780
Canva
46 / 50Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,315
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,206 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2012
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148,857
Pixabay
47 / 50Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,685
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,219 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +229.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173,636
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48 / 50Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,813
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,325 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -21.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2014
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 133,595
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49 / 50Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,267
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,177 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2013
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162,876
Pixabay
50 / 50Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Texas
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,755
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,072 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +41.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2017
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182,896
