How Many People Are Named Tequila?

Complete statistics for the name Tequila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tequila
Very Rare
Nahuatl

Tequila means 'the distiller' in Nahuatl, a language of Mexico. That's just 1 in 159,770 Americans named Tequila, making it very rare. The name peaked in popularity back in 1977.

~2,065
Living in US
1 in 159,770
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Distiller
🌐
Origin
Nahuatl
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Mysterious
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,065
Worldwide Bearers
#163,472
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
2
🇸🇬 Singapore
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1
🇰🇷 South Korea
1
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1
🇹🇷 Turkey
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,065 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
198
Would be under 30 (9%)
1,900
Would be 30–60 (89%)
36
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 2,134 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tequila Through the Generations

Tequila's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1977 when 128 babies were given this name. Today, there are 2,065 people named Tequila living in the US, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't new, it's also not fading away completely, maintaining a small but dedicated following.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 186
Georgia 174
Illinois 137
South Carolina 60
Ohio 55
Tennessee 55
North Carolina 54
Alabama 53
Mississippi 53
Michigan 49

✨ Similar Names to Tequila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tequila's Nahuatl roots

📄 About the Name Tequila

How Many People Have the Name Tequila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,065 people in the United States currently share the name Tequila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 159,770 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tequila a Common or Rare Name?

Tequila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tequila Mean?

Tequila means "distiller" and comes from Nahuatl origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tequila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tequila Most Popular?

The name Tequila reached peak popularity in 1977, with 128 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tequila?

Approximately 2,065 people named Tequila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,134. That works out to roughly 1 in 159,770 Americans.

Is Tequila a rare name?

Tequila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 159,770 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tequila mean?

Tequila means "distiller" and comes from Nahuatl origins.

Is Tequila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tequila are male and 100% are female.

When was Tequila most popular?

Tequila peaked in 1977 with 128 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,065
All-Time Births2,134
1 in X1 in 159,770
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1977
World Rank#163,472
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.