Holding steady.
Popularity of Tremain since 1969
Babies named Tremain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 249 |
| 1980s | 269 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Tremain is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1969. Its highest usage came in 1980, the peak year, though even then it never broke into the top 1000. The name has remained consistently uncommon, showing a stable trajectory with no recent resurgence. Unlike many rare names, it has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. Its exact origin is uncertain; it may derive from the Cornish surname Tremaine, meaning 'stone town', or it could be a modern invention. As a masculine name, it carries a sleek, surname-like quality that fits contemporary naming trends.
The origin of Tremain is uncertain. It may be a variant of Tremaine, a Cornish surname derived from a place name meaning 'the stone town' (from Cornish 'tre' meaning 'homestead' and 'men' meaning 'stone'). Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage or an invented name. It has seen occasional use as a given name since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trem, Maine
Variants: Tremaine
Sibling names for Tremain
Names that share Tremain's style, for a brother or sister.
