Once popular, gently fading from the charts.
A female given name from English.
Temperance is a girl's baby name of English origin, derived directly from the Latin temperantia, meaning 'moderation' or 'self-restraint.' It was a virtue name favored by Puritan settlers in early America, alongside names like Prudence and Patience.
Temperance has made a sharp comeback thanks in part to the character Temperance Brennan from the long-running TV series Bones, drawing new admirers to its strong, principled character.
Temperance climbed 13799 spots in the last 20 years — from #15926 to #2127.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 585 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 2,416 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 378 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 89 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 73 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 64 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90 | #2127 |
| 2023 | 100 | #1979 |
| 2022 | 125 | #1681 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1693 |
| 2020 | 147 | #1465 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1434 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1376 |
| 2017 | 190 | #1250 |
| 2016 | 235 | #1095 |
| 2015 | 250 | #1054 |
| 2014 | 323 | #854 |
| 2013 | 289 | #890 |
| 2012 | 321 | #836 |
| 2011 | 274 | #943 |
| 2010 | 214 | #1146 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1424 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2251 |
| 2007 | 78 | #2432 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6575 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12910 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1916–2024) · Methodology