Carrington
Meaning
“English surname/place name meaning roughly 'settlement of Carr's people'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Carrington peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Carrington
Most people given the name Carrington in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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