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Carrington

♂ Boy

Pronounced KARE-ing-tun /ˈkær.ɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement'; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Cara's town/settlement: Carrington is an English place/surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement'; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7828 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919132024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carrington comes from an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement' (we note the place; familiar from TV's Dynasty). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'KARE-ing-tun'; nickname Carr).

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, Cara's-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Carrington is an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement' — crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the place; said 'KARE-ing-tun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Carrington — unisex; place noted

Variations

KarringtonCaringtonCarrinton

Nicknames

Carr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carrington mean?

Carrington is an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Carrington?

It's said KARE-ing-tun /ˈkær.ɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carrington a boy or girl name?

Carrington is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Carrington?

Carrington is a rare name in the U.S.

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