Holding steady.
Popularity of Tequila since 1958
Babies named Tequila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 555 |
| 1980s | 850 |
| 1990s | 563 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tequila entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1958, riding a wave of novelty names inspired by brands and places. It reached its peak popularity in 1977, during the 1970s trend of bold, unconventional choices. Despite never ranking in the top 1,000, its usage has remained remarkably stable over the decades, with a small but consistent number of parents each year choosing the name. The name is overwhelmingly given to girls, reflecting the common association of liquor names with femininity in American naming culture. While no single state gravitated strongly toward Tequila, its scattered use across the country mirrors the national appetite for distinctive, spirited names.
Tequila is a brand-name and place-name that became a given name in the mid-20th century. It derives from the town of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, and the agave-based liquor produced there. The name reflects a mid-century American trend of using product names and exotic-sounding words as first names, peaking in popularity in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teq, Kiki, Lala
Sibling names for Tequila
Names that share Tequila's style, for a brother or sister.
