Declining since 2011, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Tremaine since 1959
Babies named Tremaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 6 |
| 1970s | 55 | 509 |
| 1980s | 181 | 1,129 |
| 1990s | 39 | 946 |
| 2000s | 0 | 761 |
| 2010s | 0 | 973 |
| 2020s | 0 | 194 |
Meaning & origin
Tremaine first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1967 and saw gradual use over the following decades. Its peak came in 2010, when it ranked highest in popularity. Since 2011, however, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from certain surname-style names. In 2025, it ranked 5,045th, with an incidence of 1 in 89,899 births. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state in recent years, suggesting a diffuse but modest presence across the country. Tremaine's rarity and distinctive sound may appeal to parents seeking a name that feels both grounded in English heritage and uncommon in contemporary use.
Tremaine is a locational surname derived from a place name in Cornwall, England. The name comes from the Cornish elements 'tre' (homestead or settlement) and 'maen' (stone), referring to a settlement near a notable stone. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the late 1960s, likely influenced by the surname of prominent figures or through the broader trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tre, Maine
Sibling names for Tremaine
Names that share Tremaine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Brielle, Jasmine, Keira, Sierra, Tiana, Lashonda, Markesha, Sherelle, Keandrea, Sharnita, Shawnetta, Taleisha, Deneka, Shaterica, Shanera, Takeesha, Taleshia, Taquila, Tieasha, Tremeka, Treniece
Brothers: Darnell, Jalen, Kendrick, Malik, Tristan, Demichael, Termaine, Torrell, Trequan, Treshon, Trejon, Corderro, Marquarius, Tredarius
