Remingtyn
A unique spelling variant of the English surname name Remington with Germanic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 188 living Americans carry the first name Remingtyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Remingtyn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remingtyn births was 2020 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remingtyn. 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.
People living today
188
~ 1 in 1,823,161 Americans
Peak year
2020
29 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,001
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Remingtyn
Remingtyn leans heavily female at 87.3% of total registrations, but 24 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Remingtyn as a male name
- Ranked #12,001 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2018 (7 births)
Remingtyn as a female name
- Ranked #13,126 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (24 births)
Popularity
Remingtyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remingtyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 101 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remingtyn 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 Remingtyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Remingtyn
The name Remingtyn is an intriguing one that has its roots in a blend of cultures and linguistic traditions. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Northern Europe, where it was derived from the combination of the Proto-Germanic words "ræm" (meaning "glory" or "fame") and "gund" (meaning "battle" or "warrior").
During the Middle Ages, variations of this name, such as "Remingund" or "Remigund," were found in various Germanic languages and were particularly prevalent among the Frankish nobility. The name was often bestowed upon warriors and nobles, reflecting the valor and prestige associated with its meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 8th-century Vita Remigii, a hagiography of Saint Remigius, the Bishop of Reims, who played a pivotal role in the conversion of Clovis I, the first King of the Franks, to Christianity. This historical connection underscores the name's enduring significance and its association with religious and cultural significance.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Remingtyn or its variations. In the 11th century, Remingund of Burgundy, a noblewoman and countess, was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the court of the Holy Roman Empire. During the Renaissance period, Remigius Feith, a Dutch scholar and humanist born in 1499, made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
In more recent times, Remington Steele, the fictional character from the popular 1980s television series of the same name, brought renewed recognition to the name. Though a fabricated persona, the character's suave and sophisticated demeanor added a touch of glamour and intrigue to the name.
Another notable figure was Remington Schuyler, an American inventor and businessman born in 1846, who is credited with developing and patenting several groundbreaking agricultural implements and machinery that revolutionized farming practices in the late 19th century.
Lastly, Remington Olmsted, a renowned landscape architect and urban planner born in 1822, left an indelible mark on the design and development of numerous cities and public spaces across the United States, including the iconic Central Park in New York City.
Through its rich history and diverse cultural associations, the name Remingtyn has endured as a testament to the enduring values of honor, achievement, and legacy.
People
Remingtyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remingtyn 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
Remingtyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remingtyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 188 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remingtyn 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 1,823,161 US residents.
Is Remingtyn a common name?
We classify Remingtyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remingtyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Remingtyn was 2020, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remingtyn is about 7 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 Remingtyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Remingtyn a female name?
Yes, 87.3% of people registered as Remingtyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Remingtyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Remingtyn 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 Remingtyn 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 share the name Remingtyn?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Remingtyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.