Tempie Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TEM-pee //ˈtɛmpi//

Origin: English; diminutive of Temperance

Meaning: English: moderation; temperance

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tempie is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Temperance, which has its roots in the Latin word "temperantia," meaning moderation or self-restraint. This Latin term evolved from the verb "temperare," which means to mix in proportion or to moderate.

The name Temperance was adopted into English during the Middle Ages, particularly gaining traction in the 16th and 17th centuries when virtue names became popular among Puritans and other religious groups. As a diminutive, Tempie likely emerged as a more affectionate or informal version of Temperance, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating shorter forms of longer names for ease of use and endearment.

Historically, the name Temperance has been associated with various cultural and religious movements. In the 19th century, it gained prominence during the Temperance Movement, which advocated for the reduction or prohibition of alcohol consumption.

This movement was significant in shaping social policies and attitudes towards alcohol in many English-speaking countries. The name also appears in literature and religious texts, with references to temperance as a virtue in works such as the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and emphasized moral virtues, including self-control.

Culturally, the name Tempie, while less common, carries with it the weight of its origins in virtue and moderation. It reflects a historical appreciation for names that embody moral qualities, which were often chosen to inspire and instill values in children.

The name's association with Temperance also connects it to broader themes of restraint and moral integrity, which have resonated throughout various periods in history. As a diminutive, Tempie may evoke a sense of familiarity and warmth, aligning with the tradition of using affectionate forms of names in familial and social contexts.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tempie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TemperanceTamsinTessaTinaTamara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tempie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TiffanyTammyTaliaTaraTinaTamsinTessaTansyTamsy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tempie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Tempie has ranked as high as #2208 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Tempie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tempie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tempie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tempie.

Year Total Births Girl
2014 5 5
1994 6 6
1986 6 6
1981 7 7
1979 5 5
1978 5 5
1976 9 9
1975 5 5
1973 7 7
1972 5 5
1971 10 10
1970 8 8
1969 7 7
1967 8 8
1966 8 8
1965 10 10
1964 11 11
1963 11 11
1962 11 11
1961 15 15
1960 14 14
1959 11 11
1958 13 13
1957 17 17
1956 10 10
1955 19 19
1954 14 14
1953 20 20
1952 10 10
1951 23 23
1950 16 16
1949 19 19
1948 17 17
1947 15 15
1946 18 18
1945 13 13
1944 17 17
1943 15 15
1942 10 10
1941 14 14
1940 21 21
1939 11 11
1938 29 29
1937 19 19
1936 22 22
1935 30 30
1934 14 14
1933 15 15
1932 17 17
1931 19 19
1930 21 21
1929 13 13
1928 20 20
1927 20 20
1926 39 39
1925 16 16
1924 33 33
1923 28 28
1922 35 35
1921 32 32
1920 32 32
1919 35 35
1918 39 39
1917 20 20
1916 30 30
1915 32 32
1914 29 29
1913 35 35
1912 26 26
1911 19 19
1910 22 22
1909 14 14
1908 13 13
1907 19 19
1906 19 19
1905 15 15
1904 14 14
1903 18 18
1902 18 18
1901 16 16
1900 22 22
1899 19 19
1898 23 23
1897 15 15
1896 18 18
1895 19 19
1894 15 15
1893 11 11
1892 18 18
1891 17 17
1890 17 17
1889 6 6
1888 15 15
1887 10 10
1886 9 9
1885 13 13
1884 18 18
1883 7 7
1882 14 14
1881 7 7
1880 5 5

Top States for Tempie (1953)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 5
100%