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Karrington

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

Meaning: A spelling of Carrington — from an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Cara's town/settlement: Karrington spells Carrington. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Carrington — from an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7750 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,420

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019892024

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

Karrington is a spelling of Carrington — from an English place/surname, 'Cara's town/settlement' (we note the place; familiar from the Carrington family of TV's Dynasty). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KARE-ing-tun'; nickname Kari).

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

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

Variations

CarringtonCaringtonKarington

Nicknames

Kari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karrington mean?

Karrington spells Carrington — English 'Cara's town/settlement'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Karrington?

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

Is Karrington a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Karrington?

Karrington is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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