Tremaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tremaine is of Old French origin, meaning 'from the town of Tremains'. It evolved from the Old French 'tremain' through Middle English to its modern form. The name is unique and carries a modern image, with no biblical connections. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with creativity.
The name Tremaine is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tremaine has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tremaine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1380th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 965th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1534th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2327th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11514th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7240th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6548th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Tremaine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tremaine"
Pronunciation
/trəˈmeɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Tremaine is derived from the Old French term 'tremain', which means 'from the town of Tremains'. It is thought to be a locational surname that referred to people from a specific place.
Meaning
from the town of Tremains
Language Evolution
Old French: Tremain, Middle English: Tremaine, Modern English: Tremaine
Historical Usage
Tremaine gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used both as a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Tremayne, Tremaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tremaine is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It has a fresh image compared to more traditional names.
Famous People
Tremaine Aldon Neverson (Trey Songz), American singer and actor, Tremaine Emory, American fashion designer and creative director
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tremaine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tremaine"
"Tremaine" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1380th of 10718 | 620 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 965th of 16616 | 1,721 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1534th of 24088 | 1,457 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2327th of 23106 | 701 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11514th of 12526 | 8 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7240th of 19264 | 92 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6548th of 27321 | 188 |
Regional Popularity of "Tremaine" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.92% 1055th/2937 |
35.03% 1220th/3483 |
30.13% 1060th/3518 |
38.97% 1576th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.83% 915th/3685 |
27.24% 1219th/4475 |
14.69% 763rd/5194 |
29.13% 1840th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.34% 1390th/4582 |
36.44% 1882nd/5164 |
16.35% 1196th/7313 |
40.37% 3013th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.10% 1956th/3984 |
58.52% 2626th/4487 |
29.24% 1995th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tremaine" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
- |
78.14% 2749th/3518 |
- |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
- |
72.33% 3757th/5194 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tremaine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tremaine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.