Remyngton
An English masculine name derived from the place name Rimington.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Remyngton. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 56.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Remyngton today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remyngton births was 2016 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remyngton. 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 Remyngton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
2016
18 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,161
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Remyngton
Remyngton is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 30 total registrations, 13 (43.3%) were male and 17 (56.7%) were female.
Remyngton as a male name
- Ranked #13,614 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2016 (8 births)
Remyngton as a female name
- Ranked #13,161 in 2020
- 7 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2016 (10 births)
Popularity
Remyngton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remyngton 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 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Remyngton remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remyngton 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 Remyngton 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 Remyngton
The name Remyngton is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "rem" meaning "raven" and "ing" meaning "people" or "followers." The name was likely used to refer to a group of people or a settlement associated with ravens.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Remyngton can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Remintun," referring to a village located in the county of Nottinghamshire.
In the 13th century, the name Remyngton was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a collection of financial records from the medieval period. This suggests that the name was in use among the English gentry or noblemen during that time.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Remyngton was Sir John Remyngton, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. He was known for his bravery in battle and his loyalty to King Edward III.
Another significant figure was Sir Robert Remyngton, a 15th-century English nobleman who served as a member of Parliament and held various administrative positions under King Henry VI. He played a crucial role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting the House of Lancaster.
In the 16th century, Remyngton Whittaker was an English theologian and academic. He was a fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, and wrote several treatises on religious subjects. Whittaker's works were influential in shaping the theological discourse of his time.
During the 17th century, Remyngton Fellowes was an English playwright and poet. He wrote several plays that were performed in London's theatres and gained recognition for his lyrical works. Fellowes was also known for his satirical writings, which often commented on the social and political issues of the day.
In the 18th century, Remyngton Smythe was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including churches and country estates. His work was heavily influenced by the Palladian and Georgian architectural styles, which were popular during that era.
People
Remyngton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remyngton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Remyngton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remyngton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remyngton 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Remyngton a common name?
We classify Remyngton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remyngton most popular?
The single biggest year for Remyngton was 2016, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remyngton is about 8 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 Remyngton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Remyngton a female name?
Yes, 56.7% of people registered as Remyngton 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 Remyngton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Remyngton 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 Remyngton 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 are called Remyngton?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Remyngton at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.