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Kerrington

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Pronounced KEHR-ing-tun /ˈkɛr.ɪŋ.tən/Medium

Meaning: A K- spelling of Carrington, an English surname and place-name traditionally read as 'settlement by the marsh' or 'Cara's town.' Used as a modern given name; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A polished surname-name: Kerrington spins Carrington ('a settlement') into three stately beats (said 'KEHR-ing-tun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA K- spelling of Carrington, an English surname and place-name traditionally read as 'settlement by the marsh' or 'Cara's town.' Used as a modern given name; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#10663 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 816

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919962024

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

Kerrington re-spells Carrington, an English surname and place-name ('settlement by the marsh; Cara's town'), turned given name. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a stately surname pick — the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KEHR-ing-tun').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and polished.

Did you know? Kerrington is a K- take on Carrington, an English place-name read as 'settlement by the marsh'; it reads as a modern, elegant surname pick, and its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KEHR-ing-tun').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kerrington — Carrington spelling; English place-name; routes uncertain

Variations

CarringtonKarringtonKerington

Nicknames

KerriTori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kerrington mean?

Kerrington is a spelling of Carrington ('settlement by the marsh; Cara's town'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kerrington?

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

Is Kerrington a boy or girl name?

Kerrington is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kerrington?

Kerrington is a rare name in the U.S.

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