Temperance
3 countries#2017 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Temperance was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,709 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #2017 · peaked in 2014 with 324 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, Michigan, California, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
170 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2013 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
170 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
69 births recorded 2008–2016 · peaked in 2010 with 21 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Temperance’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6356 | — |
| 2007 | #2418 | ↑3938 |
| 2008 | #2234 | ↑184 |
| 2009 | #1420 | ↑814 |
| 2010 | #1136 | ↑284 |
| 2011 | #940 | ↑196 |
| 2012 | #834 | ↑106 |
| 2013 | #889 | ↓55 |
| 2014 | #850 | ↑39 |
| 2015 | #1049 | ↓199 |
| 2016 | #1094 | ↓45 |
| 2017 | #1248 | ↓154 |
| 2018 | #1371 | ↓123 |
| 2019 | #1429 | ↓58 |
| 2020 | #1459 | ↓30 |
| 2021 | #1680 | ↓221 |
| 2022 | #1677 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #1965 | ↓288 |
| 2024 | #2080 | ↓115 |
| 2025 | #2017 | ↑63 |
Frequently asked questions about Temperance
Is Temperance a popular name?
Yes — Temperance currently ranks #2017 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Temperance more common for boys or girls?
Temperance is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Temperance most popular?
Temperance peaked in 2014 in United States, with 324 recorded births that year.
Is Temperance rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Temperance’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4417 in 1916 to #2017 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Temperance?
At least 3,948 babies have been recorded with the name Temperance across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Temperance popular in more than one country?
Yes — Temperance appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Temperance?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Temperance include Melodie, Naima, Zion, Alyanna.
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