Temple Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Temple has its roots in Old French and Latin, meaning a sacred place or shrine. It evolved through various languages, maintaining its connection to religious significance. The name has gained popularity as a surname and is associated with strength and faith, although it does not have direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Temple"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛmpəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Temple is derived from the Old French word 'temple', which comes from the Latin 'templum', meaning a sacred place or shrine.
Meaning
A sacred place or shrine.
Language Evolution
Latin: templum, Old French: temple, Middle English: temple
Historical Usage
The name Temple gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, as a surname for those who lived near or were associated with a temple or church.
Variants & Derivatives
Templar, Tempe
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Temple is often associated with strength and faith, reflecting its historical roots in religious contexts.
Famous People
Temple Grandin - American professor and animal behavior expert., Temple Smith - American politician.
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 104 peak births in 1971
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Temple"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Temple"
"Temple" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2189th of 7545 | 220 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2371st of 6773 | 185 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2781st of 7552 | 166 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3907th of 10718 | 112 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8930th of 16616 | 44 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12454th of 24088 | 52 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12651st of 23106 | 44 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3157th of 9107 | 150 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3231st of 9204 | 144 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3381st of 12526 | 237 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2477th of 19264 | 503 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8234th of 27321 | 133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8280th of 35406 | 210 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8162nd of 30306 | 160 |
Regional Popularity of "Temple" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
77.22% 1827th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
82.83% 1949th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Temple" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
83.83% 2462nd/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
59.52% 2094th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Temple"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Temple" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Temple" in the United States
The name Temple is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Temple has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Temple' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2189th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2371st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2781st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3907th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8930th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12454th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12651st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3157th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3231st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3381st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2477th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8234th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8280th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8162nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Temple' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.