Tequilla
A feminine name of Spanish origin derived from a town in Mexico where an alcoholic beverage is produced.
Name Census estimates that about 787 living Americans carry the first name Tequilla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tequilla today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tequilla births was 1980 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tequilla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
787
~ 1 in 435,520 Americans
Peak year
1980
51 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2005 SSA rank
#16,275
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Tequilla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tequilla from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 366 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tequilla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tequilla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tequillas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Tequilla, while Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tequilla
The given name Tequilla is derived from the Spanish word "tequila," which refers to a popular Mexican distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant. The name's origins can be traced back to the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs, where the word "tequitl" meant "labor" or "work."
The name Tequilla is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the popularity of the tequila drink and its association with Mexican culture. While not a traditional name in any particular culture, it gained recognition as a unique and unconventional name choice, often given to individuals with a connection to or appreciation for Mexican heritage.
There are no known historical references to the name Tequilla in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively modern invention. However, the earliest recorded examples of the name's use can be found in birth records and census data from the late 20th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Tequilla was Tequilla Whitfield, an American actress and model born in 1976. She gained recognition for her roles in television shows and films in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable person with the name Tequilla is Tequilla Mockingbird, an American singer and songwriter born in 1981. She is known for her work in the neo-soul and R&B genres and has released several albums and singles.
Tequilla Shepard, born in 1975, is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Sacramento Monarchs and the Detroit Shock.
Tequilla LeShaye, born in 1983, is an American reality television personality who appeared on the show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and its spin-offs.
Tequilla Markwood, born in 1988, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
While the name Tequilla is not a traditional name with a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice, often associated with Mexican culture and the iconic tequila beverage.
People
Tequilla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tequilla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tequilla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tequilla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 787 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tequilla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 435,520 US residents.
Is Tequilla a common name?
We classify Tequilla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 840 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tequilla most popular?
The single biggest year for Tequilla was 1980, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tequilla is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tequilla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tequilla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.