Girl nameCurrently #8,876 in the USFalling
Tempest
//ˈtɛmpəst//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19907 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tempest'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.
Tempest's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tempest |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 69 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 98 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Tempest through the decades
- Tempest peaked in 1990, when 98 babies were named Tempest in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Tempest has fallen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Tempest currently ranks #8,876 in the US and is cooling off.