Remingtin
An English name derived from the surname Remington, possibly relating to a place name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Remingtin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Remingtin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remingtin births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remingtin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Remingtin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,749
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Remingtin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Remingtin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Remingtin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Remingtin
The name Remingtin is believed to have originated in ancient Scandinavia, derived from the Old Norse words "remm" meaning "strong" and "ingtin" meaning "journey" or "path". It was likely a name given to warriors or travelers who embarked on long and arduous journeys, reflecting their strength and resilience.
The earliest recorded use of the name Remingtin dates back to the 8th century, found in the Icelandic Sagas. These ancient Norse tales often featured characters with names like Remingtin, reflecting the culture's emphasis on bravery and adventure.
In the 10th century, the name Remingtin appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, historical records documenting the events and rulers of England during that time period. This suggests that the name had spread from Scandinavia to the British Isles, likely through Viking settlements and raids.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Remingtin was Remingtin the Fearless, a Viking warrior who lived in the late 9th century. He was renowned for his bravery in battles against rival clans and is mentioned in several Norse legends.
During the Middle Ages, the name Remingtin gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes across Europe. Remingtin of Anjou (1120-1187) was a French nobleman and crusader who fought in the Second Crusade. His name is recorded in the chronicles of the time, highlighting his participation in the military campaigns.
In the 16th century, Remingtin Fawkes (1570-1606) was an English Catholic conspirator who was part of the famous Gunpowder Plot to assassinate King James I. Although the plot failed, his name has been etched in history for his involvement in this significant event.
Another notable figure was Remingtin Hawke (1644-1723), an English naval officer who served during the War of the Spanish Succession. He played a crucial role in several naval battles and was renowned for his strategic brilliance and leadership.
In the 19th century, Remingtin Colt (1814-1862) was an American inventor and industrialist, best known for his groundbreaking contributions to the development of firearms. His name is inextricably linked to the iconic Colt revolver, which revolutionized the firearms industry.
People
Remingtin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remingtin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Remingtin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remingtin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remingtin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Remingtin a common name?
We classify Remingtin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remingtin most popular?
The single biggest year for Remingtin was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remingtin is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Remingtin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Remingtin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Remingtin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Remingtin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Remingtin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Remingtin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Remingtin?
See how many people have the name Remingtin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.