Remington
Meaningraven farm · Old English
- US rank
- #307
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #227 in 2019
1,105 babies were named Remington in the US in 2025. It has dropped 77 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1955–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Remington you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,546 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Remington, 1,105 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Remington would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRemington first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #227.
- Then vs nowRemington is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,546.
- TrendRemington has slipped 77 places over the last five years and now sits at #307. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRemington is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #69, followed by Idaho (#109) and Kentucky (#133). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
- Boy or girlRemington is given to both boys and girls: 66% of the 1,685 babies named Remington in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Remington means “raven farm”.
About the name Remington
Remington is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “raven farm”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Remington for boys from 1955 to 2025, in 46 of those 71 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #227 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #307, with 1,105 babies. Of the 1,685 US babies named Remington in 2025, 34% were girls and 66% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8 | 363,636 girls |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,107 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,257 girls |
| 2010s | 270 | 3,698 girls |
| 2020s | 457 | 2,187 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,180 boys |
| 1990s | 83 | 12,055 boys |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,827 boys |
| 2010s | 590 | 1,696 boys |
| 2020s | 785 | 1,274 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 Remington
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington means “raven farm” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Remington?
Remington has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Remington a boy or girl name?
Both. Remington is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 34% of US babies named Remington were girls.
How popular is the name Remington?
Remington ranked #307 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,105 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#227).