Remington: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced REM-ing-tuhn · 3 syllables
Remington means “edge, border; settlement by the boundary stream”, from English.
The surname is from Rimington, from Old English rima (“edge, border”) + -ing + -tun (literally “settlement by the boundary stream”).
- Meaning
- edge, border; settlement by the boundary stream
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- REM-ing-tuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #307
- US babies a year
- about 2,022 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Remington?
Remington was the #307 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,685 babies. It’s rising: up 74% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #307 |
| Canada | #481 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Remington?
Half of US adults named Remington are older than 26; most are between 18 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Remington
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
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Questions about Remington
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington means “edge, border; settlement by the boundary stream”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Remington?
Remington is pronounced REM-ing-tuhn.
How popular is the name Remington?
Remington was the #307 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,685 babies. It’s rising: up 74% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Remington?
Half of US adults named Remington are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 41.