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Remington

♂ Boy

Pronounced REM-ing-tun /ˈrɛmɪŋtən/High

Meaning: Settlement on the rim; the farm of the raven-familyHigh

In 30 seconds: A distinguished English place-name meaning 'settlement on the rim.' Remington has the sleek authority of a name that sounds both rugged and refined — the kind that suits a boy equally at home in the outdoors and a boardroom.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningSettlement on the rim; the farm of the raven-family
U.S. rank (2025)#307 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births1,105 boys (0.06% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 23,965

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919552025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Remington is an English topographic surname from a place in North Yorkshire, derived from the Old English hriming (possibly 'raven family' or 'rim') and tun (settlement, farm), giving the meaning 'settlement on the rim' or 'the raven-family's farm.' The exact first element is debated. The name became prominent through the Remington family of arms manufacturers (Remington Firearms, founded 1816).

As a given name, Remington has been rising in the United States in the 21st century, particularly in the South and West, where the western art and firearms associations add to its appeal. It entered the top 200 for boys in the mid-2020s and is also used for girls.

Did you know? Frederic Remington (1861–1909) was the iconic American painter and sculptor who defined the visual imagery of the American West — his bronzes and paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and cavalry remain definitive images of the frontier.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Remington — etymology notesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RemiRemmy

Nicknames

RemiRemRemy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Frederic Remington (1861–1909)
    American painter, sculptor, and illustrator who defined the visual image of the American West.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Remington mean?

Remington is an Old English place-name meaning 'settlement on the rim' or possibly 'the raven family's farm,' from an uncertain first element and tun (settlement).

How do you pronounce Remington?

It is said REM-ing-tun /ˈrɛmɪŋtən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Remington a boy or girl name?

Remington is used predominantly as a boys' name, though it also appears for girls.

How popular is Remington?

Remington entered the U.S. top 200 for boys in the mid-2020s.