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Tempest

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Pronounced TEM-pest /ˈtɛm.pɪst/High

Meaning: From the English word tempest (via the Latin tempestas), 'a violent storm; a tempest'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A storm; a tempest: Tempest is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word tempest (via the Latin tempestas), 'a violent storm; a tempest'; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8876 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tempest comes from the English word tempest (via the Latin tempestas), 'a violent storm; a tempest'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'TEM-pest').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, a-storm at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Tempest comes via the Latin tempestas, 'a violent storm' — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'TEM-pest').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Tempest — word-name

Variations

TempesttTempesta

Nicknames

Tempe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tempest mean?

Tempest is the English word 'a violent storm; a tempest' (Latin tempestas). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Tempest?

It's said TEM-pest /ˈtɛm.pɪst/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tempest a boy or girl name?

Tempest is a girl's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Tempest?

Tempest is a very rare name in the U.S.

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