Tempe, derived from Latin 'templum', meaning "temple" or "expanse", is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Latin origin. It has gained recognition primarily due to its association with Arizona State University's Tempe campus and the city itself. This unconventional moniker adds a unique touch to one's identity, setting them apart from individuals with more common names.
The name Tempe appears to have had periods of popularity with a spike in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with seven out of eight years showing five or more births. However, there was a significant gap between 1948 and 1961 with no recorded births for that name during those years. Overall, over these decades, the name Tempe has been given to 44 babies in total.