Temarion
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Temarion is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2004 to 2009, Temarion has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Temarion is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Temarion is a boy's baby name, a modern American invented name combining the Te- prefix with Marion (from Hebrew Miryam, meaning 'beloved' or 'drop of the sea', or from Latin Marius, relating to Mars). The construction creates a name with a strong, multi-syllabic character.
Temarion reflects African American naming creativity — the prefix transforms Marion from its association with femininity into a firmly masculine, original construction. It has a confident, three-syllable rhythm built for a name that stands out.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Temarion is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2004 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Temarion’s rarity (22 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Temarion has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 | #10651 | — |
The Story of Temarion
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Temarion is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Temarion are most likely born between 2004 and 2009.
How rare is Temarion?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Temarion is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2004–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | #14279 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8842 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8833 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2009