Temperance
Temperance is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “moderation, self-restraint.” A Puritan virtue name referring to self-control and moderation, one of the four cardinal virtues.
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how do you pronounce Temperance?
TEM-per-ance
where does the name Temperance come from?
From the virtue of moderation; it was in regular use among Puritan families in the 16th and 17th centuries.
It was particularly common in 17th-century England and America and has seen a modern revival.
how popular is this name?
Temperance has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 4 years since 2011. It peaked at #834 in 2012, and ranked #850 in 2014.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2014 | #850 |
| 2013 | #889 |
| 2012 | #834 |
| 2011 | #940 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Temperance fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Temperance
Temperance was among the top 150 names for girls in the United States in the 1790s, its peak, and stayed in use through the 19th century; the pet form Tempy, also spelled Tempe, is recorded in the American South.
who are famous people named Temperance?
- Temperance Brennan (fictional character from Bones)
what are the nicknames and variants of Temperance?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Temperance?
what names go well with Temperance?
Sibling names that share Temperance's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Temperance
What does the name Temperance mean?
Temperance means “moderation, self-restraint”.
What is the origin of the name Temperance?
Temperance comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Temperance?
Temperance ranked #850 in the US in 2014, according to Social Security data.
Is Temperance a boy or girl name?
Temperance is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Temperance?
Temperance is pronounced TEM-per-ance, with 3 syllables.
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