Remington
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Raven family estate or place on a riverbank
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #307 in 2025 with 1,105 babies born.
History: Remington is an English place name and surname derived from Old English elements, often interpreted as the estate of the Hrymings family. It became associated with the famous Remington firearms company, founded in the 19th century. As a first name, it has grown in popularity in the American South and West.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Remington? About 1 in 1,975 babies born in 2025 were named Remington, or roughly 4.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Remington
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington means “Raven family estate or place on a riverbank” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Remington?
Remington has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Raven family estate or place on a riverbank”.
How popular is Remington?
Remington ranked #307 in 2025 — given to 1,105 babies that year.
When was Remington most popular?
Remington peaked in 2019 with 1,658 babies registered that year.
Is Remington a boy or girl name?
Remington is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 70% of Remingtons are boys and 30% are girls.
Is the name Remington rising or falling in popularity?
Remington has risen 54 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #361 in 2020 to #307 in 2025.
How long has Remington been recorded?
Remington appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1955 through 2025.