Carrington Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carrington is rooted in Old English, meaning 'rocky settlement'. Its journey through language evolution includes forms like Carinctun and Carringtone. The name is associated with strength and nobility, and has seen historical popularity as both a surname and given name. There is no biblical significance attached to it.
The name Carrington is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carrington has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carrington' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4026th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3989th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3648th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5973rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1757th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2641st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4964th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12822nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4538th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1838th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3231st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carrington' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carrington"
Pronunciation
/ˈkærɪŋtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Carrington derives from a place name in England, which is thought to come from the Old English elements 'carr' meaning 'rock' and 'ing' meaning 'people of' or 'descendants of'.
Meaning
rocky settlement
Language Evolution
Old English: Carinctun, Middle English: Carringtone, Modern English: Carrington
Historical Usage
Carrington gained popularity as a surname in England during the medieval period and has since been adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Carring, Carrie, Rin
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Carrington is perceived as a strong, sophisticated name often associated with nobility and heritage.
Famous People
Carrington MacDuffie - Voice actress, Carrington Williams - American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carrington"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carrington"
"Carrington" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4026th of 7545 | 62 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3989th of 6773 | 57 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3648th of 7552 | 91 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5973rd of 10718 | 43 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1757th of 16616 | 673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2641st of 24088 | 655 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4964th of 23106 | 230 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12822nd of 19264 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4538th of 27321 | 317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1838th of 35406 | 1,707 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3231st of 30306 | 599 |
Regional Popularity of "Carrington" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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79.97% 1892nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
90.18% 2122nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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63.97% 1825th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.52% 1530th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
30.48% 1583rd/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.14% 2618th/4582 |
- |
27.47% 2009th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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63.97% 4364th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Carrington" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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55.83% 2900th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.01% 2154th/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
16.64% 1217th/7313 |
52.95% 3952nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
81.70% 3255th/3984 |
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31.41% 2143rd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Carrington"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carrington" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.