Holding steady.
Popularity of Temprence since 2007
Babies named Temprence per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Temprence is a modern respelling of the classic virtue name Temperance, which has Puritan origins but has seen sporadic use in recent decades. First recorded in the Social Security data in 2007, it saw its peak year in 2010, though it has never reached the top 1000. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating very low but consistent usage. As a variant, it retains the meaning of moderation, often associated with the cardinal virtue. This spelling offers a phonetic twist while honoring traditional virtue-naming practices. As a rare choice, Temprence appeals to those seeking an unusual but meaningful name for a girl.
Temprence is a modern respelling of Temperance, which derives from the Latin word 'temperantia' meaning moderation. It was adopted as a virtue name by Puritans in the 17th century. The altered spelling Temprence emerged in the 2000s as a distinctive but phonetically similar form.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Temperance
Sibling names for Temprence
Names that share Temprence's style, for a brother or sister.
