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How to Pronounce Remington

Pronounced REM-ing-tun /ˈrɛm.ɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: Settlement of the Hrym family; or raven's homestead — from Old English place-name elementsMedium

In 30 seconds: A strong English surname name with Old English roots, best known for the Remington firearms brand and artist Frederic Remington. It has recently gained traction as a bold girls' name.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningSettlement of the Hrym family; or raven's homestead — from Old English place-name elements

U.S. rank (2025)#513 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births580 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Remington is an English place-name surname, most likely from a lost village whose name contained Old English elements related to a personal name (possibly Hrym) combined with tun (settlement). It became a hereditary surname and entered wider cultural consciousness through the Remington arms company and through the artist Frederic Remington, famous for his paintings of the American West.

As a given name, Remington appeared first for boys in small numbers through the 20th century. From around 2015, it began appearing on girls' charts, reaching the top 600 by 2024. Its rugged, three-syllable surname sound — similar to names like Emerson and Addison — appeals to parents seeking weighty, serious-feeling first names.

Did you know? The Remington firearms company was founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington II — the family surname that gave the brand its name derives from the same English village-name root.

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Variations

Remmington

Nicknames

RemiRemy

Famous Bearers

★Frederic Remington (1861–1909)
American painter, sculptor, and writer celebrated for his depictions of the American West and the U.S. Army.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Remington mean?

Remington is an Old English place-name surname, likely meaning 'settlement of the Hrym family' or 'raven's homestead,' though the exact etymology is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Remington?

It's said REM-ing-tun — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Remington a boy or girl name?

Remington is used for both but has been trending upward for girls since around 2015.

How popular is Remington?

Remington ranked #519 for U.S. girls in 2024.