Remington
Remington first appears in US records in 1955. It peaked in 2019, when 1,658 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,105.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Remington popular?
Rising Remington has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 8,145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,017 | |
| 2000s | 2,555 | |
| 1990s | 1,608 | |
| 1980s | 642 | |
| 1970s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Remington mean?
An English habitational surname from Rimington (Yorkshire/Lancashire), from Old English 'Riming' (boundary stream) + 'tun' (settlement, enclosure), i.e. 'settlement on the boundary stream'. Often loosely glossed 'place on a riverbank'; it also carries firearm-brand associations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington means settlement by the boundary stream. An English habitational surname from Rimington (Yorkshire/Lancashire), from Old English 'Riming' (boundary stream) + 'tun' (settlement, enclosure), i.e. 'settlement on the boundary stream'. Often loosely glossed 'place on a riverbank'; it also carries firearm-brand associations.
What is the origin of the name Remington?
Remington is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Remington?
Remington is pronounced “REM-ing-tun.”
Is Remington a boy or a girl name?
Remington is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Remington a popular name right now?
Remington has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Remington?
In 2025, Remington ranked #307 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Remington most popular?
Remington was most popular in 2019, when about 1,658 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Remington?
Names similar to Remington include Drake, Byron, Lowell, King, Legend.
What names go well with Remington?
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