Remington Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Remington is of Old English origin, meaning 'the settlement of Remm.' It has evolved from Old English through Middle English into modern usage. The name is associated with strength and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity as a surname before becoming a given name in the 19th century.
The name Remington is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Remington has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Remington' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1007th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 683rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 262nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6484th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2365th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 468th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Remington' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Remington"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛmɪŋtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Remington is derived from a place name in England, which means 'the settlement of a man named Remm' or 'the homestead of Remm.' The element 'ton' in Old English means 'town' or 'settlement.'
Meaning
The name signifies a homestead or settlement associated with a person named Remm.
Language Evolution
Old English: Remmington, Middle English: Remyngton, Modern English: Remington
Historical Usage
Remington gained popularity as a surname in England during the medieval period and later transitioned into use as a given name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Remy, Remi
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Remington is perceived as a strong and masculine name. It is associated with a sense of tradition and has gained popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Remington Steele (fictional character), Remington S. Rand (founder of Remington Rand)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Remington"
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 "Remington"
"Remington" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1007th of 16616 | 1,604 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 683rd of 24088 | 4,893 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 262nd of 23106 | 16,353 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6484th of 27321 | 190 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2365th of 35406 | 1,191 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 468th of 30306 | 8,153 |
Regional Popularity of "Remington" by Generation for Male 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) |
29.53% 1088th/3685 |
36.40% 1629th/4475 |
20.25% 1052nd/5194 |
15.56% 983rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.46% 525th/4582 |
22.11% 1142nd/5164 |
9.08% 664th/7313 |
11.28% 842nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.97% 198th/3984 |
8.69% 390th/4487 |
3.71% 253rd/6822 |
5.10% 320th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Remington" 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) |
- | - |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
61.80% 3904th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.48% 1763rd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
31.90% 2333rd/7313 |
41.75% 3116th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.41% 335th/3984 |
22.02% 988th/4487 |
6.77% 462nd/6822 |
7.54% 473rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Remington"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Remington" 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.