Termaine is of American origin, derived from African roots, and means "to strive or pursue." It has been predominantly used as a male given name but can also be found as a female name in some instances. The name Termaine gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains relatively uncommon, contributing to its uniqueness.
"Termaine experienced a dip in popularity with only 5 births recorded in 1980, but it recovered somewhat two years later with 8 births in 1982, bringing the total to 13 over these two years."