Temperance
t(e)-mperan-ce,
tem-pera-nce
US Popularity:3623
Origin:British
Meaning:Moderation, restraint
Everything is good in moderation, except maybe spending time with your newest addition! Temperance is a girl’s name of English origin, with roots in both Latin and French. Considered a virtue name, Temperance sits alongside others such as Grace, Faith, or Charity, and was typically given to children in the hopes that they would embody their name wholeheartedly. This sweet-sounding moniker means “moderation” or “restraint,” and can teach your little one to always strive for balance in life, no matter the situation.
How Popular Is The Name Temperance?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Temperance is currently #2677 on The Bump
Girl:Temperance is currently #1819 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Temperance is currently #3623 in U.S. births
Girl:Temperance is currently #1991 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1991
in 2023
- 312
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 295
Behind the Name, Temperance, April 2022
Merriam-Webster, temperance
Name Doctor, Temperance
Online Etymology Dictionary, temperance (n.), February 2024
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