Temperance

Meaning of Temperance

It means self-control or moderation, especially in drinking alcohol. It suggests someone who is balanced and avoids extremes.

Temperance has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Temperance

After ranking as high as #834 in 2012, Temperance has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Temperance

• Temperance Babcock
  American hymn writer
• Temperance Rowell
  American actress
• Temperance Ingraham
  American missionary
• Temperance Florence Beard
  American artist
• Temperance Blodgett
  American educator

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Questions about the name Temperance

What does the name Temperance mean?

Temperance means it means self-control or moderation, especially in drinking alcohol. it suggests someone who is balanced and avoids extremes, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Temperance a boy's or a girl's name?

Temperance is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Temperance?

Temperance did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Temperance most popular?

Temperance peaked at #834 in 2012.