Harrington Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAIR-ing-ton //ˈhɛrɪŋtən//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: 'son of Harry'; Irish: 'from the estate of Harry'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harrington is of English origin, derived from a locational surname that traces its roots back to the Old English elements "heorot," meaning "hart" or "stag," and "inga," which refers to a group or people, combined with "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Thus, Harrington can be interpreted as "the settlement associated with the harts" or "the enclosure of the people of Hart." The name appears in various forms throughout history, including as "Herington" and "Harington," before settling into its modern form in the late Middle Ages. Historically, the name Harrington is associated with several notable figures and places.
One significant milestone is the mention of Harrington in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landholdings in England following the Norman Conquest. The Harrington family became prominent landowners in the region of Cumberland, and members of the family were involved in various historical events, including the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century.
The name also appears in literary contexts, such as in the works of Shakespeare, where it is referenced in the context of noble lineages. Culturally, the name Harrington carries connotations of nobility and land ownership, reflecting the feudal system of medieval England.
It has been associated with various estates and manors, which contributed to its endurance as a surname and given name. The name has also been linked to the tradition of naming children after family estates, thereby preserving the connection to heritage and lineage.
A diminutive form, "Harry," has also emerged historically, further embedding the name within English culture.
Famous people named Harrington
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Harrington Emerson was an engineer and management consultant best known for his work in industrial efficiency and the Emerson Efficiency System.
Harrington Wells is a musician best known for his contributions to the jazz genre and collaborations with various artists.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harrington was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Harrington has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Harrington has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Harrington 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 Harrington was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Harrington (1979)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
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 Harrington.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1912 | 6 |