Temperance: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A virtue name of moderation and self-control.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1458
- Peak
- #835 in 2012
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Temperance Means
Temperance is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name of moderation and self-control.
How Popular Temperance Is
Temperance currently ranks #1458 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #835 in 2012. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Temperance
- At its most popular, Temperance reached #835 in the U.S. in 2012.
- Temperance is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Temperance
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Temperance
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Temperance.
Questions About Temperance
What does Temperance mean?
Temperance is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name of moderation and self-control.
How popular is Temperance?
Temperance currently ranks #1458 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #835 in 2012. It has held steady.
Where does Temperance come from?
Temperance comes from English roots. At its most popular, Temperance reached #835 in the U.S. in 2012.
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