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Remington is a unisex name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that was derived from the name of the town of Rimington in Lancashire, itself meaning ‘settlement on the Riming stream’. It may be given in honour of the American manufacturer Eliphalet Remington (1793-1861) or his sons, founders of the firearms company that bears their name." It ranked #307 for boys and #513 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that was derived from the name of the town of Rimington in Lancashire, itself meaning ‘settlement on the Riming stream’. It may be given in honour of the American manufacturer Eliphalet Remington (1793-1861) or his sons, founders of the firearms company that bears their name. The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Remington ranked #307 for boys and #513 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #307 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #513 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #307 (Social Security Administration)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remington mean?
Remington means "settlement on the Riming stream", according to Behind the Name.
Is Remington a popular name?
Remington ranked #307 for boys and #513 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Remington a boy's or a girl's name?
Remington appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Remington — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
