Remington Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationREM-ing-ton / /ˈrɛmɪŋtən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'settlement by the river Rem'; Old English: 'raven's town'
Historical & Cultural Background
Remington is derived from a place name in England. It has been used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name. The name is associated with the Remington Arms Company, which has contributed to its recognition in American culture. It has gained popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Trend Summary
Remington has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Remy
International Variants
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Famous people named Remington
Remington Steele: A fictional private detective in the television series of the same name.
Remington T. Steele: The character played by Pierce Brosnan in the 1980s television series.
Remington S. McCoy: An American politician who served in the state legislature.
Remington H. H. Hargrove: A notable figure in the field of American literature.
Fictional characters named Remington
Remington: A character in the video game 'Fallout 76', known for his role in the story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Remington was first seen in the United States in 1955. Remington has ranked as high as #384 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Michigan, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Remington has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Remington (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 88 | |
| OH | 65 | |
| TN | 56 | |
| MO | 52 | |
| IN | 51 | |
| KY | 50 | |
| FL | 49 | |
| MI | 48 | |
| CA | 47 | |
| PA | 47 | |
| AR | 35 | |
| NC | 34 | |
| IL | 32 | |
| GA | 31 | |
| WV | 30 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 106 |
| 1984 | 87 |
| 1985 | 70 |
| 1986 | 62 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1989 | 142 |
| 1990 | 125 |
| 1991 | 130 |
| 1992 | 127 |
| 1993 | 122 |
| 1994 | 155 |
| 1995 | 140 |
| 1996 | 163 |
| 1997 | 198 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 223 |
| 2000 | 205 |
| 2001 | 192 |
| 2002 | 185 |
| 2003 | 214 |
| 2004 | 221 |
| 2005 | 228 |
| 2006 | 265 |
| 2007 | 272 |
| 2008 | 320 |
| 2009 | 453 |
| 2010 | 468 |
| 2011 | 555 |
| 2012 | 669 |
| 2013 | 874 |
| 2014 | 1,114 |
| 2015 | 1,208 |
| 2016 | 1,418 |
| 2017 | 1,512 |
| 2018 | 1,541 |
| 2019 | 1,658 |
| 2020 | 1,622 |
| 2021 | 1,595 |
| 2022 | 1,454 |
| 2023 | 1,188 |
| 2024 | 1,169 |