Texana
A feminine name related to the state of Texas.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Texana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Texana today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Texana births was 1927 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Texana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Texana is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Texanas were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Texana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1927
8 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1927 SSA rank
#3,839
Tracked since 1886
Popularity
Texana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Texana from the 1880s through to the 1920s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Texana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Texana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Texanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Texana
The name Texana is derived from the Spanish word "Tejana", which means "woman from Texas". The origins of the name can be traced back to the early 19th century when Texas was still a part of Mexico.
During this time, the term "Tejano" was used to refer to the Spanish settlers and their descendants living in the region that is now known as Texas. The feminine form of the word, "Tejana", was used to describe women from this region.
As Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836, the term "Texana" became more widely used to refer to women of Texan origin or descent. The name was embraced by many Texan families as a way to celebrate their heritage and cultural identity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Texana was in 1845, when Texana Navarro was born in San Antonio, Texas. She was the daughter of José Antonio Navarro, a prominent Tejano leader and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Another notable bearer of the name was Texana Maxey Woodring, born in 1872 in Texas. She was a writer and educator who advocated for women's rights and education in the state.
In the late 19th century, Texana Banwell was a renowned artist and teacher from Texas. She was born in 1868 and is known for her vibrant paintings depicting the landscapes and people of her home state.
Moving into the 20th century, Texana Eley, born in 1907, was a pioneering African American educator and civil rights activist from Texas. She fought for desegregation and equal educational opportunities for Black students.
More recently, Texana Hollis, born in 1937, was a celebrated Native American writer and activist from Texas. Her works focused on preserving and celebrating the culture and traditions of the indigenous communities in the state.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Texana, a name that is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage and history of the state of Texas.
People
Texana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Texana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Texana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Texana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Texana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Texana a common name?
We classify Texana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Texana most popular?
The single biggest year for Texana was 1927, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Texana is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Texana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Texana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Texana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Texana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Texana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Texana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Texana?
Find out how many people share the name Texana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.