Remington

Remington - A very unique female name

Remington appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #3691. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Remington and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Remington? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Remington. The baby girl name Remington was given to 548 baby girls in 2025, ranking #511 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,379 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Remington peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 346.

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Remington is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Remington is currently topping the baby name charts in Idaho at position #171 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,356.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Remington is where you live.

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Remington origin and meaning

English — transferred surname and place name

A surname from the Lancashire place name Rimington; the place name's own elements are uncertain

Remington is a surname and place name better known today as the long-running American firearms and typewriter company. As a girls' name it is a 1990s-onwards surname-style choice, peaking in 2021, usually shortened to Remi.

Origin uncertain

Remington is a 9 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Remington

We've found the following names that sound similar to Remington, sorted by popularity.

Ramoncita / Remmington /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Remington

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Remington a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Remington?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

REM-ing-tun · /ˈrɛmɪŋtən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: RemiRemy

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

It offers a long, formal surname name with a cute, modern nickname in Remi.

Worth knowing

• The firearms brand is the first association for most adults — decide whether that bothers you.