Tequilla is a unique and uncommon given name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish word "tequila," which refers to the distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant that is primarily produced in the region surrounding the city of Tequila, Mexico.
The meaning behind the name Tequilla is not explicitly defined like many other names, but it is often associated with the spirit itself. Tequila has a rich history dating back to ancient times when it was used for ceremonial purposes by indigenous peoples such as the Aztecs and the Taino in what is now known as Mexico and Puerto Rico respectively.
The name Tequilla may also have been influenced by the Mexican city of Tequila, located in Jalisco state. This city has been famous since colonial times for its production of tequila, which was first made commercially by Don José Antonio de Cuervo in 1795.
In recent years, there has been a growing trend among some parents to give their children unique and unconventional names like Tequilla as a way to distinguish them from others. However, it is still relatively rare compared to other popular baby names.
According to the statistics provided, the name Tequilla has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years in the United States. The name first appeared in 1958 with 9 births that year. It then fluctuated between 5 and 11 births annually from 1964 to 1974.
Interestingly, there was a notable spike in the popularity of the name Tequilla starting in 1975, with 26 births recorded that year. This number doubled the following year to 50 births in 1978, indicating that the name was gaining traction during this period.
However, the trend was short-lived as the number of births with the name Tequilla began to decline steadily from 1979 onwards. By 1983, there were only 31 births recorded, and this number continued to decrease until it reached a low of just 5 births in both 2001 and 2002.
The year 2005 saw a slight resurgence with 6 births recorded, but overall, the name Tequilla has not been commonly used in recent years. In total, there have been 840 babies named Tequilla born in the United States since 1958.