How popular is the name Tesla in 2025?

Tesla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Tesla most popular?

Tesla peaked in 1992, reaching #1202 among US girl names.

Tesla will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Tesla entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #1202 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1202

peak (1992)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Tesla has been most popular in TX, CA, IN.

About 2,600 people named Tesla are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Tesla alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Tesla in 2025?: Tesla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Tesla most popular?: Tesla peaked in 1992, reaching #1202 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Tesla with classmates?: Tesla will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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