Trumaine

English
"loyal one"

Trumaine Origin and Meaning

The name Trumaine is a boy's name.

Trumaine appears to be a variant spelling of Tremaine or Tremain, which likely derives from a French surname with geographic origins. In Old French, 'tremaine' referred to 'three hands' or possibly 'beyond the sea.' The name gained recognition in the United States partly through notable figures like NFL player Trumaine Johnson. This spelling variation, with 'u' instead of 'e,' creates a distinctive form while maintaining similar pronunciation. Trumaine emerged primarily in the 1970s and has continued with modest usage since then. Like many surname-derived given names, Trumaine represents the modern trend of adopting surnames as first names, often with creative spelling variations to establish unique personal identifiers.

# 952 in the US

Trumaine Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Trumaine

  • Trumaine "Joe" Sykes
    American NFL football player
  • Trumaine Johnson
    American NFL football player
  • Trumaine McBride
    American NFL football player