Remmington

Meaning & origin

Remmington is a modern surname-turned-first name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1984, reflecting the broader trend of using family names as given names. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, though it has been declining since 2019, placing at rank 5,608 in 2025. With an incidence of 1 in 106,755 newborns, it remains a rare choice, most often selected by parents looking for a distinctive alternative to more common surname names like Remington. While no top states are recorded for the name, its style aligns with other surname-inspired picks such as Emerson and Maddox. The double 'm' spelling distinguishes it from the more familiar Remington, adding a unique twist without straying from the name's straightforward pronunciation.

Remmington is a modern coinage derived from the English surname Remington, itself a habitational name from a place in Yorkshire or Northumberland. The surname likely means 'estate of Rema's people', with Old English elements. As a given name, it gained limited use in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names.