Tremaine
Tremaine is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Farmstead or settlement near the stone.
Origin and history
Tremaine is a male given name of Cornish origin, derived from a habitational surname meaning settlement or farmstead built of stone. Historically used as a surname, it transitioned into a masculine given name in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it has been used moderately since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,518 babies in the United States have been named Tremaine since 1880. It ranks #1844 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1733.
States where it is most popular
- FL (14 %)
- IL (11.4 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- LA (10.8 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 509 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,129 |
| 1990-2000 | 946 |
| 2000-2010 | 761 |
| 2010-2019 | 973 |
| 2020-2029 | 194 |
Famous people named Tremaine
- Tremaine Fowlkes: Basketball player
- Tremaine Edmunds: Football player
Nicknames
Tre
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Cornish elements 'tre' (farmstead, town) and 'maen' (stone).
- Like many modern male names, Tremaine transitioned from an English and Cornish surname into a given name.