Remington
Girl name · #513 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Remington? In official American birth records, Remington has been tracked continuously since 1988, giving it 37 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 580 baby girls were named Remington, placing it at #513 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #622, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,103 girls born in 2025 was named Remington.
Babies named Remington per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 37-year story
Remington first appears in the Social Security records in 1988, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 897 girls were named Remington — good for #347 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Remington against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Remington in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Remington is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Remington will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Remington is most common
Geography matters for names, and Remington is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Remington is most common in ID (1.8 per 1,000), OK (1.6 per 1,000), KS (1.5 per 1,000), AR (1.5 per 1,000), NE (1.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Remington is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Remington
Statistically, parents drawn to Remington tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Leighton, Gracelynn, Reign, Raelyn, and Anniston.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Remington | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 580 | #511 |
| 2024 | 596 | #516 |
| 2023 | 732 | #418 |
| 2022 | 786 | #399 |
| 2021 | 897 | #347 |
| 2020 | 860 | #361 |
| 2019 | 837 | #375 |
| 2018 | 869 | #361 |
| 2017 | 759 | #419 |
| 2016 | 704 | #456 |
| 2015 | 462 | #622 |
| 2014 | 413 | #686 |
| 2013 | 242 | #1030 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1416 |
| 2011 | 123 | #1701 |
| 2010 | 121 | #1720 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1866 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2397 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3125 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2887 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2503 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2927 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2840 |
| 2002 | 62 | #2527 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3486 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Remington?
In official American birth records, the name Remington first appeared in 1988 (over 37 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 37 years.
Is Remington a popular girl name?
Remington ranked #513 among girls in 2025 with 580 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #622.
When was the name Remington most popular?
Remington peaked in 2021, when 897 American girls received the name (ranked #347 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Remington?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,103 newborn American girls was named Remington. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.