Temperance
Girl name · American · English · Greek
Meaningmoderation · English
- US rank
- #2,017
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #834 in 2012
94 babies were named Temperance in the US in 2025. It has dropped 558 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Temperance you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,094 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Temperance, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Temperance would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTemperance first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #834.
- TrendTemperance has slipped 558 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,017. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedTemperance is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #700. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Temperance means “moderation”. Our records link it to American, English and Greek roots.
About the name Temperance
Temperance is a girl name of American, English and Greek origin meaning “moderation”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-nce”. US birth records list Temperance for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 52 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #834 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,017, with 94 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 236,967 girls |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 234,742 girls |
| 1990s | 4.9 | 202,840 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,456 girls |
| 2010s | 138 | 7,258 girls |
| 2020s | 70 | 14,296 girls |
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Questions about the name Temperance
What does the name Temperance mean?
Temperance means “moderation” in English.
What is the origin of the name Temperance?
Temperance has American, English, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Temperance a boy or girl name?
Temperance is a girl name.
How popular is the name Temperance?
Temperance ranked #2,017 for US girls in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#834).