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Rhemington

A masculine given name of English origin derived from "Remington", referring to a place name.

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Rhemington. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rhemington today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhemington births was 2020 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhemington. 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 Rhemington. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2020

6 babies that year

Average age

6

years old

2020 SSA rank

#11,701

Tracked since 2020

Popularity

Rhemington: popularity over time

Babies born per year

023562020

Decades

Rhemington 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 Rhemington during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2020s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Rhemington

The name Rhemington is an intriguing blend of linguistic roots and cultural influences. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited the region now known as central Europe. The first part, "Rhem," is derived from the Old High German word "rīm," meaning "frost" or "rime." This suggests a connection to the harsh winter climate and the natural world.

The latter part, "ington," finds its origins in the Old English suffix "-ing," indicating a patronymic form, often denoting "son of" or "descendant of." Combined, the name Rhemington could be interpreted as "son of the frost" or "descendant of the rime." This evocative name conjures images of hardy individuals who thrived in the unforgiving winters of the ancient Germanic lands.

While no specific historical references to the name Rhemington have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots provide a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the early Germanic peoples. They revered the forces of nature and sought to imbue their names with symbolic meanings that reflected their values and surroundings.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rhemington can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various Germanic chronicles and records. One notable figure was Rhemington of Saxony, a respected scholar and chronicler who documented the history of his homeland in the 1070s.

In the 13th century, Rhemington the Valiant, a knight from the Rhineland region, earned renown for his bravery and skill in battle during the Crusades. His exploits were celebrated in medieval ballads and tales, cementing his place in the annals of chivalric history.

During the Renaissance period, Rhemington von Eisenberg, a German artist and poet, gained recognition for his exquisite portraits and lyrical verse. His work captured the beauty and complexity of the natural world, reflecting the essence of his name's meaning.

In the 19th century, Rhemington Harrington, an English explorer and naturalist, embarked on expeditions to the Arctic regions, documenting the flora and fauna of these frozen landscapes. His detailed journals and illustrations provided invaluable insights into the harsh yet beautiful environments that his name evoked.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Rhemington Blackwood, an American writer and philosopher, explored the profound connections between humanity and the natural world through his thought-provoking essays and novels. His work resonated with readers seeking a deeper understanding of their place in the vast tapestry of existence.

These individuals, spanning centuries and cultures, exemplify the enduring legacy of the name Rhemington, a name that pays homage to the power and majesty of nature, while also celebrating the resilience and adventurous spirit of those who bear it.

People

Rhemington + last name combinations

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FAQ

Rhemington: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Rhemington?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhemington 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Rhemington a common name?

We classify Rhemington as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Rhemington most popular?

The single biggest year for Rhemington was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhemington is about 6 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 Rhemington in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Rhemington a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhemington 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 Rhemington still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Rhemington 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 Rhemington 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 Rhemington?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Rhemington at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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