Tremal
A creative invented name resembling natural English words like "tree" and "maul".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tremal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tremal today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tremal births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tremal. 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 Tremal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#10,045
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Tremal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tremal 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 Tremal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tremal
The name Tremal finds its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tremel," which means "unshakable" or "steadfast." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional strength of character and unwavering determination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tremal can be found in an Etruscan inscription on a funerary urn dating back to the 5th century BC. The urn belonged to a prominent Etruscan nobleman named Tremal Velthuri, indicating that the name was in use among the elite classes of Etruscan society.
As the Roman Empire gradually absorbed and assimilated the Etruscan culture, the name Tremal found its way into the Latin language and was occasionally used by Roman citizens. One notable Roman bearing this name was Tremal Caelius, a respected philosopher and orator who lived during the 1st century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tremal experienced a resurgence in popularity among certain Christian communities, particularly in parts of present-day Italy and France. It is believed that this revival was influenced by the veneration of an early Christian martyr named Tremal, who is said to have been executed for his faith in the 3rd century AD.
In the 12th century, a French monk named Tremal de Châteauneuf became renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His writings were widely circulated throughout Europe and helped to further popularize the name among the educated classes.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Tremal was a 14th-century Italian architect and sculptor named Tremal Ghiberti. He is best known for his work on the iconic Renaissance-era bronze doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, which are celebrated for their exceptional artistry and craftsmanship.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tremal was also borne by a notable Italian humanist and philosopher named Tremal Bruni (1370-1444). He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and played a significant role in the revival of classical learning in Europe.
In the 17th century, a French military leader named Tremal de Turenne (1611-1675) achieved fame for his strategic brilliance and numerous victories on the battlefield during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War.
People
Tremal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tremal 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
Tremal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tremal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tremal 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tremal a common name?
We classify Tremal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tremal most popular?
The single biggest year for Tremal was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tremal is about 32 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 Tremal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tremal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tremal 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 Tremal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tremal 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 Tremal 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 have Tremal as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Tremal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.