Temperance
Temperance: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Temperance
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From temperance. A virtue name first used by Puritans in the 16th century.
How popular is Temperance?
Since 1880, 3,709 girls in the U.S. have been named Temperance. Its highest rank for girls was #836 in 2012. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Temperance FAQ
What does the name Temperance mean?
A female given name from English. From temperance. A virtue name first used by Puritans in the 16th century.
What is the origin of the name Temperance?
Temperance is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Temperance?
Since 1880, 3,709 girls in the U.S. have been named Temperance. Its highest rank for girls was #836 in 2012. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Temperance a boy or girl name?
Temperance is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,709 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.