Temple
Girl name · English · Old English
Meaningtemple · English
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,024 in 1884
9 babies were named Temple in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,548 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025
US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Temple you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Temple, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Temple would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTemple first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1884, when it ranked #1,024. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendTemple has slipped 2,548 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Temple means “temple”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name Temple
Temple is a girl name of English and Old English origin meaning “temple”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ple”. US birth records list Temple for girls from 1884 to 2025, in 115 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #1,024 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.5 | 154,639 girls |
| 1890s | 7.2 | 138,122 girls |
| 1900s | 8.8 | 114,025 girls |
| 1910s | 7.8 | 128,866 girls |
| 1920s | 5.2 | 190,840 girls |
| 1930s | 8.1 | 123,762 girls |
| 1940s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 236,967 girls |
| 1960s | 15 | 64,893 girls |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,371 girls |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 192,678 girls |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 162,338 girls |
| 2000s | 6.0 | 167,785 girls |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 110,375 girls |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 154,639 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,180 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,106 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 93,633 boys |
| 1940s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 233,100 boys |
| 1960s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
| 1970s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 574,713 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 537,634 boys |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 537,634 boys |
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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Questions about the name Temple
What does the name Temple mean?
Temple means “temple” in English.
What is the origin of the name Temple?
Temple has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Temple a boy or girl name?
Temple is a girl name.
How popular is the name Temple?
Temple ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#1,024).