Tempest

Pronunciation: [ t-EHMP-uhst ]

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Girl Name #9,376 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Tempest is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHMP-uhst.

Parents who love the name Tempest often also consider Levee, Amahle, Dianne .

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Historical Record

Tempest first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.

Over 1,275 babies have been named Tempest in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Tempest is past its peak , currently ranked #9,376 for girl names in the US .

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Peaked 1990 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,376
Total SSA Count
12

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Tem Temp Tempy Tempie Est Esty Estie Tey Teie Temkins

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tempest

Is Tempest a boy or girl name?
Tempest is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tempest?
Tempest is pronounced t-EHMP-uhst.
How popular is the name Tempest?
Tempest is currently ranked #9376 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Tempest?
Common nicknames for Tempest include Tem, Temp, Tempy, Tempie, Est, Esty, Estie, Tey, Teie, and Temkins.
Is Tempest a common or rare name?
Tempest is an uncommon name, ranked #9376 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Tempest?
Tempest pairs well with Levee, Amahle, Dianne, Parizoda in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Tempest?
Related spellings include Temperance.

About the Name Tempest

Tempest is a girl name .

Tempest is currently ranked #9,376 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tempest include Tem, Temp, Tempy, Tempie, Est, Esty, Estie, Tey, Teie, and Temkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Tempest include Temperance . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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