Total births
150
Girls' name · since 1972
Temica
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 150 babies named Temica, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 150
- total births
- 1972–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Temica is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 150 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Temica has been recorded 150 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1984.
- 150 total births
- 1972–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
150 girls have been named Temica since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 150
- total births
- 1972–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Temica was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
20 babies were named Temica in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Temica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Temica splits its recorded history at 1978: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (7 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Temica at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Temica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1984
- Peak year (1976)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Temica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Temica's strongest decade.
87 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Temica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
87 births
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 87 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temica? ▼
150 babies have been named Temica since 1972. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1976 with 20 births.
When was Temica most popular? ▼
Temica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 87 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Temica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Temica since 1972 -- 13 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Temica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Temperance, Tempie, Temple, Temeka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Temica's data
- Temica's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (87 total births) through the 1980s (63) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Temica
Nearby Names Like Temica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temica
Temperance Girl
#2086 3,709 births
Tempie Girl
1,681 births
Temple Girl
#8967 1,568 births
Temeka Girl
1,414 births
Tempest Girl
#8482 1,322 births
Compare Temica side by side: Temica vs Temperance Temica vs Tempie Temica vs Temple
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Temica: Baby Name Since 1972 - 150 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temica. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Temica draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.