Temple
girl name#10107 in 2025Temple entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #1024 in 1884, ranks #10107 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
#10107
rank today
#1024
peak (1884)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1024 |
| 1890s | #1481 |
| 1900s | #1656 |
| 1910s | #2980 |
| 1920s | #3841 |
| 1930s | #2817 |
| 1940s | #3603 |
| 1950s | #4201 |
| 1960s | #2559 |
| 1970s | #3018 |
| 1980s | #6995 |
| 1990s | #8401 |
| 2000s | #9672 |
| 2010s | #7775 |
| 2020s | #8369 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Temple are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Temple alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Temple in 2025?
- Temple ranks #10107 among US girl names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Temple most popular?
- Temple peaked in 1884, reaching #1024 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Temple with classmates?
- Temple will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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