Temple
Temple: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Temple
- A male given name from Latin.
- A female given name from Latin.
How popular is Temple?
Since 1880, 1,568 girls and 828 boys in the U.S. have been named Temple (65% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1161 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #1168 in 1888. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Temple
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Temple
Sister and brother names that share Temple's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Temple FAQ
What does the name Temple mean?
A male given name from Latin. A female given name from Latin.
What is the origin of the name Temple?
Temple is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Temple?
Since 1880, 1,568 girls and 828 boys in the U.S. have been named Temple (65% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1161 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #1168 in 1888. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Temple a boy or girl name?
Temple is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,568 girls and 828 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.