Carrington
Carrington is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement associated with Cara or town of Cara's people.
Origin and history
Carrington is an English surname-derived name originating from a place name meaning settlement associated with Cara. While traditionally used as an aristocratic family name in Britain, it transitioned into a unisex given name in the United States. It remains a rare, distinctive choice with moderate, steady usage for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,818 babies in the United States have been named Carrington since 1880. It ranks #3005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.5 %)
- VA (20.8 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 44 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 36 |
| 1950-1960 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 572 |
| 2000-2010 | 394 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Carrington
- Carrington Valentine: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Carrie, Car, Ton
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted families hailing from places named Carrington in Cheshire or Lincolnshire, England.
- It follows the long-standing English-language tradition of adopting distinguished family surnames as given names.