Total births
969
Boys' name · since 1969
Tremain
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 969 babies named Tremain, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 969
- total births
- 1969–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Tremain sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 969 recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tremain has been recorded 969 times among boys since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2021.
- 969 total births
- 1969–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
969 boys have been named Tremain since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 969
- total births
- 1969–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Tremain was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
45 babies were named Tremain in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Tremain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tremain splits its recorded history at 1995: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2019 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tremain at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tremain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2021
- Peak year (1980)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Tremain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tremain's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Tremain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
249 births
- 1980s
1980s
269 births
- 1990s
1990s
191 births
- 2000s
2000s
149 births
- 2010s 98
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 269 births (28% of all-time use).
How Tremain compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tremain's total volume
Tremain vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tremain by state
Where Tremain concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Tremain's total US births 1.2%
Even split
12 of 969 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tremain? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 969 babies named Tremain. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 45 births.
When was Tremain most popular? ▼
Tremain was most popular in the 1980s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Tremain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tremain are Georgia (12 births), Illinois (11 births), Indiana (6 births).
How long has the name Tremain been used? ▼
Tremain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 53 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Tremain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trevor, Trenton, Trent, Trey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tremain's data
- Tremain's decade-level peak was the 1980s (269 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tremains (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tremain
Nearby Names Like Tremain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tremain
Trevor Boy
#624 161,164 births
Trenton Boy
#885 58,557 births
Trent Boy
#1296 51,608 births
Trey Boy
#792 40,476 births
Trevon Boy
#1926 14,340 births
Compare Tremain side by side: Tremain vs Trevor Tremain vs Trenton Tremain vs Trent
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tremain: Baby Name Since 1969 - 969 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tremain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tremain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.