Temperance

Temperance is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 90 girls in the United States.

Temperance at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Temperance

Temperance belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Temperance first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #836 in 2012, and in 2024 90 babies received the name — 3,610 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Temperance in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#836 in 2012
Peak year
2014
Babies named Temperance in 2024
90
Total since 1880
3,610

Temperance in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#1596 in 2009
Babies named Temperance in 2025
4
Total since 1996
184

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Temperance mean?

The meaning of Temperance is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Temperance a boy or girl name?

Temperance is a girl name. In 2024, 90 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Temperance?

Temperance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Temperance?

Temperance first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #836 in 2012, and 90 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].