Tremaine

Tremaine (also spelled Tremain, Tremayne, or Tremaigne) derives from a Cornish place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'settlement with stone houses,' from the elements 'tre' (homestead/settlement) and 'maen' (stone). Following the pattern of many surnames, it transitioned to use as a given name in the 20th century. Tremaine gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s through the 1990s. The name reflects the broader trend of adopting surnames as first names, particularly those with attractive sounds or spelling variations. While never among the most common names, Tremaine has maintained consistent recognition across diverse communities in the United States, with various spelling variants adding to its distinctive character.

As of October 2026, Tremaine ranked #5184 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #684 in 1984.