Remington
Remington: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɛmɪŋtən/
Meaning and origin of Remington
Root meaning: “edge, border”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
The surname is from Rimington, from Old English rima (“edge, border”) + -ing + -tun (literally “settlement by the boundary stream”).
How popular is Remington?
Since 1880, 10,118 girls and 23,977 boys in the U.S. have been named Remington (30% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #347 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #227 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #307 for boys, with 1,685 babies given the name.
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Remington FAQ
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington traces back to a root meaning "edge, border". A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. The surname is from Rimington, from Old English rima (“edge, border”) + -ing + -tun (literally “settlement by the boundary stream”).
What is the origin of the name Remington?
Remington is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Remington?
Since 1880, 10,118 girls and 23,977 boys in the U.S. have been named Remington (30% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #347 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #227 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #307 for boys, with 1,685 babies given the name.
Is Remington a boy or girl name?
Remington is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (10,118 girls and 23,977 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.