Girl nameCurrently #2,127 in the USFalling
Temperance
//ˈtɛmpɜrəns//
3 syllablesPeak year: 201410 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Temperance's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Temperance's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Temperance |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 78 |
| 2008 | 88 |
| 2009 | 165 |
| 2010 | 214 |
| 2011 | 274 |
| 2012 | 321 |
| 2013 | 289 |
| 2014 | 323 |
| 2015 | 250 |
| 2016 | 235 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2019 | 156 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 123 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 90 |
Temperance through the decades
- Temperance peaked in 2014, when 323 babies were named Temperance in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Temperance has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Temperance currently ranks #2,127 in the US and is cooling off.