Termayne
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French words "terre" (land) and "mayne" (manor/estate).
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Termayne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Termayne today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Termayne births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Termayne. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Termayne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1987 SSA rank
#8,027
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Termayne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Termayne 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 Termayne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Termayne
The name Termayne has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages, originating from the Brittonic branch of the Celtic linguistic family. It is believed to have originated sometime in the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries AD. The name is a combination of two words: "ter," meaning "land" or "territory," and "mayne," which may have been derived from the Latin word "manus," meaning "hand."
The earliest recorded use of the name Termayne can be traced back to the British Isles, particularly in regions with strong Celtic cultural influence, such as Wales, Cornwall, and parts of Scotland. It is believed to have been used as a given name for individuals who held authority or ownership over a particular land or territory, reflecting the name's etymological roots.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Termayne was Termayne ap Rhodri, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the late 10th century. He was a prominent figure in the region of Gwynedd and is mentioned in several medieval Welsh chronicles and genealogical records.
In the 12th century, Termayne de Penryn was a notable landowner and knight from the town of Penryn in Cornwall. He is recorded in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Termayne of Lochaber, a Scottish chieftain from the 14th century. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Scottish clans and is mentioned in various Scottish historical accounts from that period.
In the 15th century, Termayne Blayney was an Irish nobleman and member of the influential Blayney family. He is noted for his involvement in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne.
Finally, Termayne Bourchier was an English nobleman and soldier who lived in the late 16th century. He served under Queen Elizabeth I and is recorded as participating in various military campaigns against the Spanish and Irish forces during that turbulent period.
While the name Termayne has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its historical significance and connection to Celtic and medieval European cultures remain an intriguing part of its etymology and legacy.
People
Termayne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Termayne 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
Termayne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Termayne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Termayne 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Termayne a common name?
We classify Termayne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Termayne most popular?
The single biggest year for Termayne was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Termayne is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Termayne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Termayne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Termayne 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.
Is Termayne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Termayne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Termayne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Termayne?
Want to know how many people share the name Termayne? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.