gender neutral
Remington
raven settlement, from the raven estate
About Remington
Remington exudes sophistication and upper-class appeal, bringing to mind prep schools, country estates, and refined sensibilities. This name carries considerable style points, offering a polished, aristocratic sound that many parents find irresistible. The strong "Rem" opening gives it weight and presence, while the full four syllables provide substantial heft appropriate for formal occasions and professional documents. Nickname options abound—Remy offers French charm, Rem brings conciseness, and Remi provides a softer alternative—giving the child control over how formal or casual he wishes to appear. The name has that distinct quality of sounding expensive and exclusive without being pretentious, walking a fine line many upscale names struggle to maintain. Remington works across various settings, from creative industries to corporate boardrooms, from athletic fields to academic halls. It's particularly popular among families who appreciate traditional American names with a twist, something recognizable yet not commonplace. The name has firearm associations through the Remington company, which some families embrace as representing strength and American heritage, while others focus purely on the name's sonic qualities. Either way, Remington delivers an undeniable presence and memorable impact that ensures the bearer stands out positively.
Popularity of the Name Remington
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #852 | |
| 1984 | #948 | |
| 1989 | #840 | |
| 1990 | #921 | |
| 1991 | #928 | |
| 1992 | #950 | |
| 1993 | #979 | |
| 1994 | #860 | |
| 1995 | #938 | |
| 1996 | #853 | |
| 1997 | #752 | |
| 1998 | #730 | |
| 1999 | #731 | |
| 2000 | #792 | |
| 2001 | #843 | |
| 2002 | #884 | |
| 2003 | #820 | |
| 2004 | #814 | |
| 2005 | #825 | |
| 2006 | #782 | |
| 2007 | #795 | |
| 2008 | #724 | |
| 2009 | #582 | |
| 2010 | #543 | |
| 2011 | #478 | |
| 2012 | #421 | |
| 2013 | #360 | #879 |
| 2014 | #313 | #716 |
| 2015 | #298 | #541 |
| 2016 | #254 | #465 |
| 2017 | #247 | #414 |
| 2018 | #245 | #380 |
| 2019 | #227 | #341 |
| 2020 | #230 | #310 |
| 2021 | #231 | #368 |
| 2022 | #242 | #291 |
| 2023 | #283 | #466 |
| 2024 | #287 | #473 |
| 2025 | #307 | #532 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Remington
Names Similar to Remington
Nicknames for Remington
- Rem
- Remy
- Mingo
- Ton
- Rex
Famous People Named Remington
| Remington "Remi" Briggs | American football player |
| Remington Leith | Canadian singer |
| Remington Alexander Blackstock | son of singer Kelly Clarkson |
| Remington Williams | American model |
| Remington Franklin | American actor |
| Remington Rivers | American football player |
| Remington "Remy" Nault | Canadian ballet dancer |
| Remington Smith | American basketball player |
| Remington Lake | Australian soccer player |
| Remington "Remy" Thorne | American actor |
| Remington "Remi" Martínez | Mexican footballer |
| Remington "Remy" Hii | Australian actor |
| Remington Taylor | Canadian hockey player |
| Remington "Remi" Ayodele | American football player |
| Remington J. Burch | American artist |
| Remington "Remy" Van de Sande | Dutch cyclist |
Characters Named Remington
| Remington Steele | from TV show "Remington Steele" |
| Remington "Remi" Briggs | from video game "Call of Duty - Advanced Warfare" |
| Remington "Remi" Hadley | from TV show "House, M.D" |
| Remington "Remy" Beaumont | from TV show "Dexter" |
| Remington "Remi" Devereux | from TV show "The Originals" |
| Remington "Remy" Etienne LeBeau/Gambit | from Marvel Comics |
| Remington "Remy" Baines | from TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Remington "Remi" Shoff | from TV show "NCIS" |
| Remington "Remy" Nault | from movie "High Strung" |
| Remington "Remi" Pelt | from movie "Boogeyman" |
| Remington "Remy" Hadley | from book "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth |
| Remington "Remi" Denoix | from book series "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull |
| Remington "Remy" Hii | from TV show "Marco Polo" |
| Remington "Remy" Gilmore | from TV show "Gilmore Girls" |
| Remington "Remi" Borden | from movie "In Time" |
| Remington "Remi" White | from TV show "Under the Dome" |
| Remington "Remy" Beauregard | from movie "The Whole Nine Yards" |
| Remington "Remi" Martin | from book series "Magisterium" by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare |
| Remington "Remy" Couture | from TV show "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Remington "Remy" Sinclair | from TV show "Murder, She Wrote" |