Declining since 1987, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Tremayne since 1967
Babies named Tremayne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 1,258 |
| 1980s | 908 |
| 1990s | 758 |
| 2000s | 550 |
| 2010s | 363 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Tremayne first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1967, a decade known for creative name formations. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when it ranked 6,446. Since 1987, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from ornate modern coinages. Despite its mystery, Tremayne remains a distinctive choice, carried by a small but consistent number of families each year. Its sound and spelling are reminiscent of other masculine names like Darnell and Terrence, placing it within a specific stylistic niche.
Tremayne emerged in the United States in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1967. It is likely a respelling or phonetic variant of the surname Tremaine, which itself may derive from a Cornish place name meaning 'stone settlement' or 'homestead.' The name's popularity peaked in 1975 but has since declined, reflecting its status as a modern coinage rather than a traditional given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trey, Maine
Variants: Tremaine, Treymayne
Sibling names for Tremayne
Names that share Tremayne's style, for a brother or sister.
