Remington
How to say it: REM-ing-tuhn · /ˈrɛmɪŋtən/
From a place name meaning 'settlement on the Riming stream'; transferred surname used as a given name. source 1
Remington was the 318th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,685 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #400 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #318 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,685 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,967 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #400 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving in strength during recent decades, Remington has reached its peak in the 2020s. A modest retreat looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Long and sturdy, Remington sounds soft yet strong and shortens easily to Remi. Sawyer and Maverick share its rugged style.
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Nicknames
- Remi
- Rem
- Remy
Honouring a Remington in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Remington is about 1 in 82.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Remington
- Remington Kellogg (1892–1969)American zoologist
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Remington Arms: America's oldest gunmaker (founded 1816); rifles/shotguns brand
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