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Remington
UnisexEnglish, Old English· “from an English place name”
- Meaning
- from an English place name
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- REM-ing-tuhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #307
- US babies 2025
- 1,105
- Best rank
- #227 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Remington
Remington is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
Remington comes from an English surname taken from the place name Rimington in Yorkshire. The place name is Old English, though the exact meaning of the first element is uncertain. The surname is famous from the Remington company, known for firearms and typewriters. As a first name, Remington is used for both boys and girls and has a bold, rugged feel. Remy and Rem are friendly nicknames. The name suits parents who like surname names with a strong sound.
Popularity over time
Remington first appears in US Social Security records in 1955. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 39 different years, starting in 1983. Its best national rank was #227 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,658 babies. In 2025, 1,105 babies were named Remington, and it ranked #307 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #794 in 2000, #543 in 2010, and #307 in 2025. Of the 23,977 US boys named Remington since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 8,145 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Phoenix, Dior, and Karsyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Remington ranked highest in West Virginia, Idaho, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #70 | 26 |
| Idaho | #112 | 23 |
| Kentucky | #135 | 42 |
| Ohio | #157 | 88 |
| Tennessee | #162 | 60 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Remington is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 32% of US babies named Remington were girls and 68% were boys.
Remington is usually pronounced REM-ing-tuhn, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with R and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Remington
A few middle names that flow with Remington: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Remington
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
What is the origin of the name Remington?
Remington has English and Old English roots. Remington comes from an English surname taken from the place name Rimington in Yorkshire.
Is Remington a popular name?
Yes. Remington ranked #307 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Remington a boy or girl name?
Remington is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 32% of US babies named Remington were girls and 68% were boys.
How do you pronounce Remington?
Remington is usually pronounced REM-ing-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings