Declining since 2006, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Arrington since 1970
Babies named Arrington per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 25 |
| 1980s | 5 | 70 |
| 1990s | 17 | 130 |
| 2000s | 95 | 140 |
| 2010s | 88 | 111 |
| 2020s | 34 | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Arrington entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1970 as a modern surname-style given name. It reached its highest rank of 8243 in 2005, with an estimated 1 in 189,786 babies receiving the name that year. Since 2006, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from certain surname-inspired names. While no top states are recorded for Arrington, its rarity and contemporary feel appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice that echoes names like Arlington or Harrington.
Arrington is a relatively modern given name, first recorded in the United States in 1970. It appears to be adapted from a surname of English origin, likely derived from a place name such as Arrington in Cambridgeshire, England, which itself stems from the Old English personal name 'Æra' or a similar element combined with 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement.' However, the name may also be a creative combination of popular sounds and suffixes, akin to names like Harrington or Arlington, favored in contemporary American naming.
Sibling names for Arrington
Names that share Arrington's style, for a brother or sister.
