Tremain
Tremain is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Settlement built of stone or town of stone.
Origin and history
Tremain is a name of Cornish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'settlement built of stone'. Historically used as a habitational surname, it transitioned into a rare given name in the United States. It remains an uncommon choice today, offering a distinctive, traditional Celtic roots feel.
Popularity in the United States
969 babies in the United States have been named Tremain since 1880. It ranks #3712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- GA (30 %)
- IL (27.5 %)
- IN (15 %)
- NY (15 %)
- LA (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Tremain
- Tremain Mack: American football player
Nicknames
Tre, Trem
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Cornish elements 'tre' (homestead or settlement) and 'mayn' (stone).
- With fewer than 1,000 U.S. birth records registered since 1880, Tremain is an exceptionally rare first name.