Tremaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/trəˈmeɪn/

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Origin

Old French

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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.

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Meaning

from the town of Tremains

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Language Evolution

Old French: Tremain, Middle English: Tremaine, Modern English: Tremaine

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tremayne, Tremaine

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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.

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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
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
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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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)
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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
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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.