Carrington Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAR-ing-ton //ˈkær.ɪŋ.tən//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: 'from the town of Carrington'; Old English: 'carr' (rock) + 'ing' (people) + 'ton' (town)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carrington has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "carr" meaning "rock" or "cliff" and "ing" which denotes "belonging to" or "descendant of." The suffix "ton" signifies a settlement or town, thus Carrington can be interpreted as "the settlement of the people of Carr," indicating a geographical origin. This name first appeared in England, where it was used to denote various places, particularly in the northern regions, and gradually evolved into a surname before being adopted as a given name.
Historically, Carrington is associated with various notable figures and locations throughout England. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, with references found in records from the 12th century.
One significant milestone is the establishment of Carrington as a village in Greater Manchester, which dates back to the 19th century and contributed to the name's recognition. Additionally, the name has been borne by several prominent individuals, including Carrington, the 1st Baron Carrington, who was a British politician in the 20th century, further embedding the name within British historical context.
Culturally, Carrington carries connotations of strength and stability, reflective of its etymological roots in rock and settlement. The name has been used in literature and media, often symbolizing resilience and heritage.
Its association with various places and historical figures has allowed it to maintain a certain gravitas. While diminutive forms are less common, the name can be affectionately shortened to "Carrie," which has its own historical significance as a standalone name.
Overall, Carrington encapsulates a blend of geographical, historical, and cultural elements that contribute to its enduring presence.
Famous people named Carrington
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Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actress best known for her work in video games and animated series, including Final Fantasy, The Legend of Korra, and The Elder Scrolls.
Fictional characters named Carrington
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Carrington is a fictional character from the novel and film The Last of the Mohicans. He is a British officer who plays a significant role in the conflict between the French and British during the French and Indian War.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carrington was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Carrington has ranked as high as #1468 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Carrington has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Carrington is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Carrington was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Carrington.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| 2024 | 34 | 10 | 24 |
| 2023 | 39 | 11 | 28 |
| 2022 | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| 2021 | 51 | 21 | 30 |
| 2020 | 49 | 15 | 34 |
| 2019 | 61 | 13 | 48 |
| 2018 | 49 | 14 | 35 |
| 2017 | 73 | 22 | 51 |
| 2016 | 86 | 26 | 60 |
| 2015 | 95 | 24 | 71 |
| 2014 | 111 | 27 | 84 |
| 2013 | 136 | 26 | 110 |
| 2012 | 131 | 36 | 95 |
| 2011 | 132 | 28 | 104 |
| 2010 | 133 | 25 | 108 |
| 2009 | 141 | 21 | 120 |
| 2008 | 130 | 29 | 101 |
| 2007 | 131 | 34 | 97 |
| 2006 | 140 | 36 | 104 |
| 2005 | 104 | 33 | 71 |
| 2004 | 118 | 27 | 91 |
| 2003 | 115 | 32 | 83 |
| 2002 | 144 | 45 | 99 |
| 2001 | 199 | 59 | 140 |
| 2000 | 275 | 78 | 197 |
| 1999 | 255 | 89 | 166 |
| 1998 | 119 | 40 | 79 |
| 1997 | 95 | 43 | 52 |
| 1996 | 125 | 50 | 75 |
| 1995 | 71 | 48 | 23 |
| 1994 | 77 | 51 | 26 |
| 1993 | 88 | 56 | 32 |
| 1992 | 95 | 64 | 31 |
| 1991 | 103 | 58 | 45 |
| 1990 | 109 | 73 | 36 |
| 1989 | 81 | 63 | 18 |
| 1988 | 49 | 42 | 7 |
| 1987 | 51 | 45 | 6 |
| 1986 | 52 | 45 | 7 |
| 1985 | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1982 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1968 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1963 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1950 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1947 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1946 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1944 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1939 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1938 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1913 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Carrington (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |