Tempest

Tempest is a English girl's name. An English word name meaning "violent storm". Evokes dramatic natural forces with Shakespearean connections.

How popular is Tempest in the United States?

In 2024, 12 girls in the United States were named Tempest, making it the 8,876th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 5,300th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 98 births.

Records for Tempest go back to 1915, and 1,306 babies have been given the name since.

What Tempest means and where it comes from

An English word name meaning "violent storm". Evokes dramatic natural forces with Shakespearean connections. Dramatic and powerful.

Tempest is of English origin, described as nature and dramatic in style.

Is Tempest a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 12 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Tempest

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tempest mean?

An English word name meaning "violent storm". Evokes dramatic natural forces with Shakespearean connections.

Where does the name Tempest come from?

Tempest is of English origin, and is usually described as nature and dramatic in style.

How popular is Tempest in the United States?

In 2024, 12 girls in the United States were named Tempest, making it the 8,876th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Tempest a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 12 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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