Remington
Girl name · #513 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Remington scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Remington is most common
Geography matters for names, and Remington is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Remingtons were TX (51), CA (36), IN (32), OH (32), NC (27). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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.
LeightonGracelynnReignRaelynAnnistonGracelynSuttonRaegan
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
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. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.