Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Tesla
//ˈtɛslə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tesla's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Tesla's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tesla |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 107 |
| 1991 | 122 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 108 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 95 |
| 1996 | 83 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2013 | 149 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2015 | 173 |
| 2016 | 179 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 111 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 13 |
Tesla through the decades
- Tesla peaked in 2016, when 179 babies were named Tesla in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2023), use of Tesla has risen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.