Total births
77
Girls' name · since 2009
Temperence
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Temperence, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 2009–2020
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
Temperence sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 77 recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Temperence has been recorded 77 times among girls since 2009, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2020.
- 77 total births
- 2009–2020 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Temperence since 2009, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2020.
- 77
- total births
- 2009–2020
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
86% of everyone ever named Temperence was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
16 babies were named Temperence in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
Temperence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Temperence splits its recorded history at 2013: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2020 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Temperence at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2010
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2009
Temperence popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2020
- Peak year (2010)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Temperence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Temperence's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 86% of all-time use.
Temperence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
66 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 66 births (86% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temperence? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 77 babies named Temperence. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 16 births.
When was Temperence most popular? ▼
Temperence was most popular in the 2010s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
How long has the name Temperence been used? ▼
Temperence has been recorded in Social Security data since 2009, spanning 12 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Temperence? ▼
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 Temperence's data
- Temperence's decade-level peak was the 2010s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Temperence
Nearby Names Like Temperence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temperence
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 Temperence side by side: Temperence vs Temperance Temperence vs Tempie Temperence vs Temple
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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, 2009–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Temperence: Baby Name Since 2009 - 77 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temperence. 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 Temperence 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.