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Why parents love Remington- Remington Steele is TV's most charming detective.
- Frederic Remington painted the definitive American West.
- Three syllables with a strong, distinguished sound: REM-ing-ton.
- Remi is a warm, versatile built-in nickname.
- It carries American industrial and artistic heritage.
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The vibe of Remington
SteeleRemingtonfrontier-arttypewriterfirearmsdistinguisheddetectiveWestern
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Origin & history of Remington
Old English rima (border) + tūn (town)
→ English Remington
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Modern American roots
Remington comes from Old English meaning settlement on the riverbank. Frederic Remington (1861–1909) created the most iconic paintings and sculptures of the American West. Remington Arms, founded in 1816, is one of America's oldest firearms companies. Remington typewriters were industry standard. Remington Steele (1982–1987) starred Pierce Brosnan as TV's most charming detective.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as a place name; Remington firearms founded 1816; Remington Steele premiered 1982.
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Today
Remington remains a beloved choice, ranking #254 in the US. 32,394 babies have been named Remington since 1955.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Remington?
2019
peak year
Remington reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2019, 1,658 babies received the name (ranked #227). In the present decade it sits around #254, with about 2,186 babies given the name annually. Remington's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 32,394 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,658
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #227)
(ranked #227)
2,186
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
21,860
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
32,394
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Remington7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Remington's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — industrial leadership. People named Remington tend to be distinguished, versatile, and gifted at putting their stamp on everything.
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Puts stamp on everything✦
Distinguished versatility◈
Frontier artistry◎
Industrial precision♡
Steele-level charmR9
E5
M4
I9
N5
G7
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 52 → Life path 7
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Personality of Remington🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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