Total births
643
Girls' name · since 1985
Tempestt
643 babies named Tempestt in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 643
- total births
- 1985–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
643 girls have been named Tempestt since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tempestt recorded 643 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2002.
- 643 total births
- 1985–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
643 girls have been named Tempestt since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 643
- total births
- 1985–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Tempestt was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
98 babies were named Tempestt in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Tempestt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tempestt's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 16% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 84%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 98, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tempestt at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Tempestt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2002
- Peak year (1989)
- 98
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Tempestt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tempestt's strongest decade.
371 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Tempestt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
371 births
- 1990s
1990s
247 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 371 births (58% of all-time use).
How Tempestt compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tempestt's total volume
Tempestt vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tempestt by state
Where Tempestt concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 43 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 37 | 5.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 28 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 26 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 17 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 14 | 2.2% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.9% |
New York share of Tempestt's total US births 6.7%
Even split
43 of 643 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Tempestt appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tempestt? ▼
Tempestt has been given to 643 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 98 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Tempestt most popular? ▼
Tempestt was most popular in the 1980s decade with 371 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Tempestt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tempestt are New York (43 births), Illinois (37 births), North Carolina (28 births).
How long has the name Tempestt been used? ▼
Records for Tempestt go back to 1985, giving 18 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Tempestt? ▼
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 Tempestt's data
- Tempestt's decade-level peak was the 1980s (371 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tempestts (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Tempestt
Nearby Names Like Tempestt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tempestt
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 Tempestt side by side: Tempestt vs Temperance Tempestt vs Tempie Tempestt 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, 1985–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tempestt: Baby Name Since 1985 - 643 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tempestt. 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 Tempestt 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.