How Many People Are Named Tempest?
Complete statistics for the name Tempest: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tempest means 'violent storm' and is incredibly rare, with only 1,250 people bearing this name out of 1 in 264,039 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 42% of those named Tempest being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,306 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tempest Through the Generations
Tempest, a name that conjures images of powerful forces, has seen its peak popularity in 1990 with 98 births. Today, it's a stable choice, with most people named Tempest falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's current generation skew towards younger individuals, with 545 under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary selection.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tempest's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tempest
How Many People Have the Name Tempest?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 624 people in the United States currently share the name Tempest. That works out to roughly 1 in every 531,169 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tempest a Common or Rare Name?
Tempest is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tempest Mean?
Tempest means "violent storm" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tempest in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tempest Most Popular?
The name Tempest reached peak popularity in 1990, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tempest?
Approximately 624 people named Tempest live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 624. That works out to roughly 1 in 531,169 Americans.
Is Tempest a rare name?
Tempest is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 531,169 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tempest mean?
Tempest means "violent storm" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Tempest more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tempest are male and 100% are female.
When was Tempest most popular?
Tempest peaked in 1990 with 98 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.