Termaine
A masculine name of English origin meaning "the end" or "boundary".
Name Census estimates that about 672 living Americans carry the first name Termaine. It is a predominantly male name (98.1% of registrations). The average person named Termaine today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Termaine births was 1982 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Termaine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
672
~ 1 in 510,051 Americans
Peak year
1982
51 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2018 SSA rank
#8,159
Tracked since 1971
Gender
Gender distribution for Termaine
Termaine leans heavily male at 98.1% of total registrations, but 13 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Termaine as a male name
- Ranked #11,981 in 2018
- 6 male births in 2018
- Peak: 1982 (43 births)
Termaine as a female name
- Ranked #8,159 in 1982
- 8 female births in 1982
- Peak: 1982 (8 births)
Popularity
Termaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Termaine from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 281 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Termaine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Termaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Termaines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Louisiana, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Termaine, while New York, Florida, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Termaine
The name Termaine has its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "terminus," which means "boundary" or "limit." It is believed to have been used as a name during the height of the Roman Empire, around the 2nd or 3rd century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Termaine can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a soldier by that name in his work "Annals." Although the details surrounding this individual are scarce, it is a significant early reference to the name's existence.
During the Middle Ages, the name Termaine appeared to have fallen out of common usage, likely due to the decline of Latin as a primary language. However, it resurfaced in the Renaissance period, when there was a renewed interest in classical Roman culture and literature.
One notable bearer of the name Termaine was a French scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1522, Termaine de La Rochelle was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time, known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and literature.
In the 18th century, a German composer and musician named Termaine Gottfried Schütz gained recognition for his work in the Baroque era. Born in 1707, he composed numerous operas and concertos, and his works were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
Another individual of historical significance was Termaine Rousseau, a French revolutionary who played a role in the events of the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Born in 1754, Rousseau was a vocal advocate for democratic ideals and participated in various political activities during that tumultuous period.
In the 19th century, a British explorer named Termaine Burton embarked on several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East. Born in 1828, Burton's travels and writings contributed significantly to the understanding of different cultures and regions during that era.
While the name Termaine may not have achieved widespread popularity throughout history, it has been borne by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and epochs in which the name has been used.
People
Termaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Termaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Termaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Termaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 672 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Termaine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 510,051 US residents.
Is Termaine a common name?
We classify Termaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 701 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Termaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Termaine was 1982, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Termaine is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Termaine a male name?
Yes, 98.1% of people registered as Termaine in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.