Unisex nameCurrently #287 in the USSteady
Remington
REM-ing-tun//ˈrɛmɪŋtən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20199 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Settlement by the raven stream
Remington comes from an English place name and surname, likely meaning 'settlement by the raven-frequented stream'. Its polished, substantial sound, also familiar from the Remington firearms brand, has made it a striking modern choice.
Remington's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Remington |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 106 |
| 1984 | 87 |
| 1985 | 70 |
| 1986 | 62 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 93 |
| 1989 | 147 |
| 1990 | 130 |
| 1991 | 139 |
| 1992 | 139 |
| 1993 | 142 |
| 1994 | 198 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 210 |
| 1997 | 244 |
| 1998 | 276 |
| 1999 | 280 |
| 2000 | 252 |
| 2001 | 230 |
| 2002 | 247 |
| 2003 | 268 |
| 2004 | 275 |
| 2005 | 297 |
| 2006 | 325 |
| 2007 | 327 |
| 2008 | 400 |
| 2009 | 566 |
| 2010 | 589 |
| 2011 | 678 |
| 2012 | 830 |
| 2013 | 1,116 |
| 2014 | 1,527 |
| 2015 | 1,670 |
| 2016 | 2,122 |
| 2017 | 2,271 |
| 2018 | 2,409 |
| 2019 | 2,495 |
| 2020 | 2,482 |
| 2021 | 2,492 |
| 2022 | 2,240 |
| 2023 | 1,920 |
| 2024 | 1,762 |
Remington through the decades
- Remington peaked in 2019, when 2,495 babies were named Remington in the US.
- The 2020s were Remington's strongest decade, averaging 2,179 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Remington has risen 229% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Remington currently ranks #287 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Remy
Variants & spellings
Remmington