Tremaine Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: truh-MAYN /trəˈmeɪn/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'from the town of Tremain'; Latin: 'to remain'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tremaine has its roots in the Old French word "tremain," which means "from the town by the river." This term likely derives from the Latin "traminus," referring to a river or stream, and reflects the geographical significance often associated with names in medieval Europe. The name entered the English language through Norman influence following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names and terms were adopted into English vernacular, particularly in regions with strong Norman ties.

Historically, Tremaine has been associated with various locations in England, particularly in Cornwall, where it is linked to the village of Tremaine. The name's geographical connotation has contributed to its use as a surname, with individuals bearing the name often linked to specific locales.

The name also appears in historical records from the medieval period, where it may have been used to denote land ownership or familial ties to a particular area, reflecting the feudal system of the time. Culturally, Tremaine carries connotations of stability and connection to nature, given its meaning related to rivers and landscapes.

This connection to the natural world has allowed the name to resonate through generations, symbolizing a sense of place and belonging. The name may also be associated with various diminutive forms, such as Trey, which has emerged in more recent times, although it is not historically significant in the same way.

Overall, Tremaine embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting both its geographical origins and the historical context in which it has been used.

Famous people named Tremaine

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Tremaine Emory is a designer and creative director best known for his work with Denim Tears and as a collaborator with various fashion brands.

Tremaine McCulley is a musician best known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his work with various artists.

Fictional characters named Tremaine

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Tremaine is a fictional character from the animated film Cinderella. She is the wicked stepmother who mistreats Cinderella and tries to prevent her from attending the royal ball.

Tremaine is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. They are a character in the game Hyrule Warriors, known for their role in the storyline and battles.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tremaine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TroyTristanTrevorTalonTobias

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tremaine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JermaineRomaineDomaineTamarTrey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tremaine was first seen in the United States in 1959.

Tremaine has ranked as high as #1417 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Tremaine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tremaine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tremaine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tremaine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 19 19 0
2024 26 26 0
2023 19 19 0
2022 35 35 0
2021 31 31 0
2020 64 64 0
2019 71 71 0
2018 55 55 0
2017 72 72 0
2016 73 73 0
2015 95 95 0
2014 82 82 0
2013 78 78 0
2012 110 110 0
2011 159 159 0
2010 178 178 0
2009 79 79 0
2008 92 92 0
2007 90 90 0
2006 80 80 0
2005 70 70 0
2004 71 71 0
2003 67 67 0
2002 66 66 0
2001 67 67 0
2000 79 79 0
1999 85 85 0
1998 83 83 0
1997 81 81 0
1996 98 93 5
1995 78 78 0
1994 92 92 0
1993 116 108 8
1992 110 105 5
1991 113 102 11
1990 129 119 10
1989 107 94 13
1988 95 87 8
1987 100 93 7
1986 111 100 11
1985 112 99 13
1984 184 161 23
1983 146 137 9
1982 192 145 47
1981 126 108 18
1980 137 105 32
1979 122 88 34
1978 76 76 0
1977 74 74 0
1976 68 60 8
1975 46 46 0
1974 61 61 0
1973 41 41 0
1972 37 31 6
1971 30 23 7
1970 9 9 0
1967 6 6 0
1965 5 0 5
1959 8 0 8

Top States for Tremaine (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 9
39%
TX 9
39%
MI 5
22%