Total births
840
Girls' name · since 1958
Tequilla
Tequilla has 840 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 840
- total births
- 1958–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
840 girls have been named Tequilla since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tequilla has been recorded 840 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2005.
- 840 total births
- 1958–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
840 girls have been named Tequilla since 1958, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 840
- total births
- 1958–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Tequilla was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
51 babies were named Tequilla in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Tequilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tequilla's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tequilla at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Tequilla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2005
- Peak year (1980)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Tequilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tequilla's strongest decade.
366 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Tequilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 9
1950s
9 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
228 births
- 1980s
1980s
366 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 366 births (44% of all-time use).
How Tequilla compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tequilla's total volume
Tequilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tequilla by state
Where Tequilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 63 | 7.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 49 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 40 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Tequilla's total US births 7.5%
Even split
63 of 840 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tequilla? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 840 babies named Tequilla. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 51 births.
When was Tequilla most popular? ▼
Tequilla was most popular in the 1980s decade with 366 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Tequilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tequilla are Florida (63 births), Georgia (49 births), Illinois (40 births).
How long has the name Tequilla been used? ▼
Records for Tequilla go back to 1958, giving 48 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Tequilla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tequila, Tequita, Tequisha, Tequlia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tequilla's data
- Tequilla's decade-level peak was the 1980s (366 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Tequillas (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tequilla
Nearby Names Like Tequilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tequilla
Tequila Girl
2,134 births
Tequita Girl
150 births
Tequisha Girl
90 births
Tequlia Girl
71 births
Tequia Girl
68 births
Compare Tequilla side by side: Tequilla vs Tequila Tequilla vs Tequita Tequilla vs Tequisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tequilla: Baby Name Since 1958 - 840 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tequilla. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tequilla draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.