Tesla
Tesla is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Carpenter's adze or woodworking tool.
Origin and history
Tesla is a name of Slavic origin, derived from a word for an adze or woodworking tool. In the United States, it emerged as a modern given name inspired largely by the renowned inventor Nikola Tesla and the iconic electric car brand.
Popularity in the United States
2,589 babies in the United States have been named Tesla since 1880. It ranks #3472 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1990.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.9 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
- OH (10.5 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- IN (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 943 |
| 2000-2010 | 357 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,118 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Fun facts
- Tesla originated as a Slavic occupational surname derived from an old term for an adze tool.
- Modern adoption as a given name in the U.S. was popularized by admiration for inventor Nikola Tesla.