UK girl's name
Tequila
A feminine name of Spanish origin referring to a town in Mexico.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tequila is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tequila popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Tequila. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tequila ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Tequila.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tequila as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Tequila mean?
The given name Tequila is of Mexican origin and is derived from the Spanish word "tequila," which refers to a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant. The name is believed to have been popularized in the late 20th century, potentially inspired by the growing popularity of the tequila drink itself.
The name Tequila does not have a long-standing historical or cultural significance. It is a relatively modern name that gained traction in the Western world, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries, as a unique and unconventional name choice.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that mention the name Tequila, it is believed to have been used as a given name for the first time in the latter half of the 20th century. Some of the earliest recorded instances of individuals bearing the name Tequila include:
1. Tequila Mockingbird, an American musician and singer-songwriter born in 1973. 2. Tequila Sunrise, an American adult film actress born in 1973. 3. Tequila Woo, an American actress and model born in 1981. 4. Tequila Leila, a Swedish singer and songwriter born in 1987. 5. Tequila Peplinski, an American volleyball player born in 1991.
It is important to note that while the name Tequila may have gained some popularity, particularly in certain subcultures or regions, it remains a relatively uncommon name overall. The usage of the name Tequila is often attributed to its perceived unique and unconventional nature, as well as its potential association with the alcoholic beverage of the same name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tequila over time
The chart below shows babies named Tequila registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tequila, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tequila by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tequila was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4143 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tequila
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- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tequila: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tequila in the UK right now?
In 2011, Tequila was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tequila most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Tequila in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tequila?
A feminine name of Spanish origin referring to a town in Mexico.
How many people are called Tequila in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Tequila across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.