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Lore

Derived from the Latin word 'temperantia', meaning moderation or self-restraint. This name suggests a person of great inner strength who approaches life with a balanced, calm, and thoughtful perspective.

Key Stats

Total births1,118
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1959
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1952
Most recent1981
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 32%NY — 27%IL — 23%TX — 9%PA — 9%

Notable People

Tempie Avery (Notable nurse and community historical figure) · Tempie Brown (Collegiate basketball coach and former player) · Tempie Herndon Durham (Significant figure in American oral history narratives) · Tempie Satterfield (Renowned folk weaver and textile artist) · Tempie J. Robinson (Pioneering educator and community advocate)

Nicknames & Diminutives

TemTemmyTee

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