Temesgen
A boy's name of African origin with 97 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Temesgen peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 9 babies received this name in a single year (2015). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Temesgen has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Temesgen is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Temesgen is a boy's baby name of African origin, from the Ethiopian Amharic meaning 'I thank God' or 'thanks be to God,' from the Amharic ameseginalew (to thank). A name of profound gratitude deeply rooted in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition.
Temesgen is a name that carries a prayer in every syllable — given by Ethiopian families as a lifelong expression of divine gratitude for the child's existence.
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Phonetically, Temesgen belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the African naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring African names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Temesgen’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Temesgen has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | #10472 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 50 | #11986 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | #11904 | — |
The Story of Temesgen
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Temesgen is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Temesgen are most likely born between 2005 and 2023.
How rare is Temesgen?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Temesgen is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 50 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Temesgen by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2000–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #12082 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9733 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9596 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10477 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13919 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10624 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12073 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10606 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8664 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13842 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12123 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14036 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14280 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9480 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11952 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2023