Tesla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEZ-lah / /ˈtɛz.lə/Slavic; English
Meaning
Slavic: 'of the Tesla family'; English: 'from the Tesla brand'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tesla is derived from the Slavic surname Tesla, which means 'of the Tesla family'. It is most commonly associated with Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer known for his contributions to the development of alternating current electricity. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly due to the electric vehicle company Tesla, Inc., founded by Elon Musk. This association has led to a rise in the name's usage as a given name, especially for girls.
Trend Summary
The name Tesla has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years, particularly in the context of modern naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tesla was first seen in the United States in 1985. Tesla has ranked as high as #1227 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Tesla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tesla (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 | 61 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 113 |
| 2015 | 167 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 134 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 13 |