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Tremon

A masculine name of obscure origin, possibly a blend of other names like Trevor or Tremayne.

Name Census estimates that about 387 living Americans carry the first name Tremon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tremon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tremon births was 2000 (26 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Tremon. 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

387

~ 1 in 885,670 Americans

Peak year

2000

26 babies that year

Average age

23

years old

2024 SSA rank

#12,176

Tracked since 1979

Popularity

Tremon: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Tremon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 143 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

07132026198019851990199520002005201020152020

Decades

Tremon 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 Tremon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1970s505
1980s14014
1990s1430143
2000s1390139
2010s69069
2020s24024

Origin

Meaning and history of Tremon

The name Tremon has its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the Byzantine era of the 4th to 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "tremos," meaning "trembling" or "shaking." This linguistic root suggests a connection to natural phenomena like earthquakes or tremors.

In its earliest recorded usage, Tremon was found in Byzantine chronicles and historical texts, often referring to individuals who played a role in significant seismic events or natural disasters of that era. The name's association with trembling or shaking may have been seen as symbolic or perhaps even prophetic.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Tremon was a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century. He is credited with writing a treatise on the nature of earthquakes and their potential causes, which was influential in the scientific understanding of seismic activity during that time.

In the 9th century, a monk named Tremon gained recognition for his efforts in providing aid and shelter to those affected by a devastating earthquake that struck the region of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). His compassionate actions during this crisis earned him widespread respect and cemented the name's association with resilience in the face of natural calamities.

The name Tremon also appeared in the historical records of the Byzantine Empire's military campaigns. A notable figure was Tremon the Strategos, a skilled military commander who led his troops to victory in a series of battles against invading forces during the 10th century. His strategic prowess and unwavering leadership in the face of adversity solidified his place in Byzantine history.

Another prominent individual bearing the name Tremon was a renowned artist and sculptor from the 12th century. His intricate works, often depicting scenes of nature and its forces, were celebrated throughout the Byzantine Empire and beyond. His sculptures were said to capture the essence of movement and energy, reflecting the name's connotations of trembling and shaking.

As the Byzantine Empire waned, the name Tremon faded from prominence, but it continued to surface sporadically throughout history. In the 16th century, a Venetian explorer named Tremon is said to have ventured into the depths of the Adriatic Sea, documenting the marine life and geological formations he encountered, including underwater seismic activity.

While the name Tremon may have fallen out of widespread use in recent centuries, its rich historical background and symbolic ties to natural phenomena and resilience in the face of adversity have left an indelible mark on the annals of history.

People

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FAQ

Tremon: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Tremon?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 387 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tremon 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 885,670 US residents.

Is Tremon a common name?

We classify Tremon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 394 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Tremon most popular?

The single biggest year for Tremon was 2000, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tremon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Tremon a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tremon 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.

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