Tesla
boy nameTesla entered the US charts in 2009, peaked at #5124 in 2016, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2009–2025
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rank today
#5124
peak (2016)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12491 |
| 2010s | #8574 |
| 2020s | #9554 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Tesla are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Tesla is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tesla in 2025?
- Tesla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tesla most popular?
- Tesla peaked in 2016, reaching #5124 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tesla with classmates?
- Tesla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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