Tesla
Tesla: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Tesla?
Since 1880, 2,589 girls and 98 boys in the U.S. have been named Tesla (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1205 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #5292 in 2016. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Tesla
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Sibling name ideas for Tesla
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Tesla FAQ
How popular is the name Tesla?
Since 1880, 2,589 girls and 98 boys in the U.S. have been named Tesla (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1205 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #5292 in 2016. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Tesla a boy or girl name?
Tesla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,589 girls and 98 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).