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Temperance

“Moderation, self-restraint” — English origin

Girl's name · #2017 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Temperance has appeared in US records since 1916 — best rank #834 (2012) · 3,709 babies named Temperance all-time · 1 in 17,000 girls born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 16 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Temperances

• Temperance Flowerdew — Colonial matron
• Temperance Wick — American patriot

In stories & tradition

• Temperance "Bones" Brennan — Bones
• Temperance Brennan — literary character

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