Temple

Pronunciation: [ t-EHMP-uhl ]

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Girl Name #10,258 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Temple is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHMP-uhl.

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Popularity Over Time

#10,258
Current Rank
Peaked 1971 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,258
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Tem Tey Temie Tempie

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Temple is also used as a boy name, ranked #14569.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Temple

Is Temple a boy or girl name?
Temple is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10258. As a boy name, it is ranked #14569. Temple is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Temple?
Temple is pronounced t-EHMP-uhl.
How popular is the name Temple?
Temple is currently ranked #10258 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Temple?
Common nicknames for Temple include Tem, Tey, Temie, and Tempie.
Is Temple a common or rare name?
Temple is an uncommon name, ranked #10258 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Temple

Temple is a girl name .

Is Temple a boy or girl name? Temple is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,258 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,569. Temple is more commonly used as a girl name.

Temple is currently ranked #10,258 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Temple include Tem, Tey, Temie, and Tempie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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

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