Is Karrington a boy's or girl's name?

Karrington is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 298 recorded births.

When was Karrington most popular?

Karrington reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 99 births that year. It is currently ranked #7750 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Karrington?

Karrington is currently ranked #7750 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,420 babies since 1989.

Karrington

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishDeclining

#7750▼ 1216in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Karrington is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Carrington — a place name from an area near Manchester, England, from Old English meaning 'Cærr's settlement' or 'marshland town.' As a given name, it carries the patrician confidence of English aristocratic-style surname names.

Karrington has the polished, upscale energy of names like Remington, Pennington, and Worthington — a name that sounds like it belongs on a business card or a school uniform crest, conveying quiet, established status.

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Popularity Over Time

Karrington was #2825 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7750, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Karrington
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	107	#6065	▼
2010s	492	#3407	▼
2000s	586	#2982	▲
1990s	229	#6502	▲
1980s	6	#11501	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(35 years, 1989–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Karrington
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	14	#7750	-4 (-22.2%)
2023	18	#6534	0
2022	18	#6567	-7 (-28.0%)
2021	25	#5159	-7 (-21.9%)
2020	32	#4313	-3 (-8.6%)
2019	35	#4109	+4 (12.9%)
2018	31	#4509	-5 (-13.9%)
2017	36	#4109	-9 (-20.0%)
2016	45	#3495	-15 (-25.0%)
2015	60	#2909	+4 (7.1%)
2014	56	#3025	+3 (5.7%)
2013	53	#3104	-5 (-8.6%)
2012	58	#2954	+2 (3.6%)
2011	56	#3033	-6 (-9.7%)
2010	62	#2819	-22 (-26.2%)
2009	84	#2322	+33 (64.7%)
2008	51	#3292	+2 (4.1%)
2007	49	#3406	+2 (4.3%)
2006	47	#3443	+12 (34.3%)
2005	35	#4068	-22 (-38.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Karrington as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Karrington has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 298 births since 1987.

#7021

Current rank

298

Total births

1998

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Karrington be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Karrington is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #7750. As a boy's name, it ranks #7021.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1989–2024) · Methodology