Tempest, derived from the Latin 'tempestas,' meaning 'storm' or 'bad weather,' is an uncommon yet powerful given name. Often used for both boys and girls, it evokes images of nature's raw force and unpredictability. The name gained some popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century but remains relatively rare today.
Over the course of a century (1915-2023), the name Tempest experienced significant fluctuations in popularity. The number of annual births with this name began relatively low but remained stable between five and six births per year from 1915 to 1977, except for some years with eight or eleven births.
A marked increase occurred in 1985 when there were 41 births, followed by another spike the next year. This trend continued through the late 1980s and early 1990s, reaching a peak of 98 births in 1990. However, popularity started to decline thereafter, dropping below 30 births per year from 1994 onwards.
The most recent years (2015-2023) saw a further decrease, with an average of approximately 16 births per year. The lowest point in this period was 11 births recorded in 2022. Overall, there were 1292 births with the name Tempest over these 108 years.