Temperance

At a Glance: Name: Temperance – Meaning: moderation, self-restraint – Origin: English (Puritan virtue name, from Latin temperantia) – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Temperance is an English virtue name from the Puritan tradition, drawn from the Latin temperantia, and it means moderation and self-restraint. It's a name that says something quiet and steady about the person you hope your child grows into. It's rarely heard today, which means a child named Temperance is unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Meaning & Origin of Temperance

Meaning: Moderation, self-restraint.

Origin: English (Puritan virtue name, from Latin temperantia).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Temperance

Temperance peaked in 2012, when it ranked #836 with 321 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2127, with 90 babies, so it has become noticeably less common over the past decade or so.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Temperance mean?

Moderation, self-restraint. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Temperance)

Is Temperance a popular name right now?

Temperance peaked at #836 in 2012 and is ranked #2127 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)

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