Carrington
Gender-neutral name · English · Welsh
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,053 in 2000
17 babies were named Carrington in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,468 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1968–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carrington you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carrington, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carrington would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarrington first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #1,053. Today it's #6,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCarrington was 10× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,217 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 94,340.
- TrendCarrington has slipped 2,468 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlCarrington is given to both boys and girls: 59% of the 29 babies named Carrington in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Carrington
Carrington is a gender-neutral name of English and Welsh origin. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Carrington for girls from 1968 to 2025, in 45 of those 58 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #1,053 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies. Of the 29 US babies named Carrington in 2025, 59% were girls and 41% were boys.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 862,069 girls |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 361,011 girls |
| 1990s | 32 | 31,626 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,703 girls |
| 2010s | 44 | 22,941 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,983 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.0 | 200,000 boys |
| 1920s | 4.0 | 249,377 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 1940s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1950s | 2.1 | 465,116 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,756 boys |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,141 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,429 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,431 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 115,607 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Carrington
What is the origin of the name Carrington?
Carrington has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Carrington a boy or girl name?
Both. Carrington is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 59% of US babies named Carrington were girls.
How popular is the name Carrington?
Carrington ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#1,053).