Carrington

Q: How popular is the name Carrington?

Carrington is ranked #8523 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ihngt-uhn ]

Boy Name #8,523 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carrington is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-ihngt-uhn.

Parents who love the name Carrington often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Popularity Over Time

#8,523

Current Rank

Peaked 1990 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,523
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carrie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Carrington is also used as a girl name, ranked #5392.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrington

Is Carrington a boy or girl name?

Carrington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8523. As a girl name, it is ranked #5392. Carrington is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carrington?

Carrington is pronounced k-EHR-ihngt-uhn.

How popular is the name Carrington?

Carrington is currently ranked #8523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carrington?

Common nicknames for Carrington include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie.

Is Carrington a common or rare name?

Carrington is an uncommon name, ranked #8523 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carrington

Carrington is a boy name .

Is Carrington a boy or girl name? Carrington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,523 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,392. Carrington is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carrington is currently ranked #8,523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carrington include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.