Tremelle
A French feminine name derived from the Latin word "tremulus" meaning trembling or shaking.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Tremelle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tremelle today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tremelle births was 1966 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tremelle. 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 Tremelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1966
12 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,047
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tremelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tremelle from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Tremelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tremelle 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 Tremelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tremelle
The name Tremelle has its roots in ancient Greece, originating from the Greek word "tremellos," which means "quivering" or "trembling." This name was initially associated with the concept of fear or reverence in the presence of divine powers or natural phenomena.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tremelle can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his work "The Republic," Plato used the term "tremellos" to describe the feeling of awe and respect one should have when contemplating the nature of the universe and the divine.
During the Byzantine era, the name Tremelle gained popularity among Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It was often given to individuals who exhibited a deep reverence for their faith or displayed a sense of humility and piety.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tremelle appeared in various religious texts and chronicles, particularly in regions influenced by the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure bearing this name was Tremelle of Antioch, a Christian scholar and monk who lived in the 5th century AD and authored several theological treatises.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various transformations and adaptations. In Italy, the name took the form of "Tremella," while in France, it was known as "Trémelle." These variations reflected the cultural and linguistic influences of the regions where the name was adopted.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tremelle:
1. Tremelle Amalfi (1205-1272), an Italian philosopher and theologian known for his contributions to the scholastic movement.
2. Tremelle Montfort (1456-1521), a French military leader and knight who fought in the Italian Wars.
3. Tremelle Rousseau (1678-1743), a Swiss philosopher and writer who was influential during the Age of Enlightenment.
4. Tremelle Delacroix (1798-1863), a renowned French Romantic artist known for his vibrant and emotionally charged paintings.
5. Tremelle Papadopoulos (1892-1976), a Greek archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek civilization.
While the name Tremelle may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and symbolic connections to reverence, humility, and the contemplation of the divine have left an indelible mark on various cultures and traditions throughout the ages.
People
Tremelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tremelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Tremelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tremelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tremelle 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Tremelle a common name?
We classify Tremelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tremelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Tremelle was 1966, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tremelle is about 43 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 Tremelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tremelle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tremelle 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 Tremelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tremelle 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 Tremelle 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 share the name Tremelle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.