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Karrington

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Karrington

Pronounced KAIR-ing-tun /ˈkɛr.ɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Carrington — from an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement of Cara's people'Low

In 30 seconds: The settlement of Cara's people: Karrington spells Carrington. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Carrington — from an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement of Cara's people'
U.S. rank (2024)#7021 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819872024

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 and surname, 'the town/settlement of Cara's people'. A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'KAIR-ing-tun'; nickname Karr).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare in this spelling, the-settlement-of-Cara's-people at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Carrington means 'the town/settlement of Cara's people' (an English place and surname) — Karrington is a K- spelling, crisp and modern (said 'KAIR-ing-tun').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Carrington — place/surname

Variations

CarringtonCaringtonKarington

Nicknames

Karr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karrington mean?

Karrington spells Carrington — English 'the town/settlement of Cara's people'.

How do you pronounce Karrington?

It's said KAIR-ing-tun /ˈkɛr.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 boy's name.

How popular is Karrington?

Karrington is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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