Total births
2,663
Unisex name · since 1968
Carrington
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 2,663 babies named Carrington, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5341
- among girls today
- 2,663
- born since 1968
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
2,663 babies have been named Carrington since 1968, making it today's #5341 unisex name.
Carrington has 2,663 recorded births among girls since 1968, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5341 as of the latest data, more common than 70% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #5341 among girls today
- 2,663 born since 1968
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Carrington is currently the #5341 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of girls - 2,663 born since 1968, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5341
- among girls today
- 2,663
- born since 1968
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Carrington vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5341
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 70% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Carrington was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
197 babies were named Carrington in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Carrington compares
2,663 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Carrington's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Carrington | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,663 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 197 | 48 | 19,840 |
Carrington's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carrington's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 197, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carrington at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#5,341
Active since
1968
Carrington popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 197
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Carrington popularity over time - boys
1,818 total births recorded since 1913 (Carrington as boys' name)
Carrington by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Carrington's strongest decade.
1,103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Carrington births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
565 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,103 births
- 2010s
2010s
766 births
- 2020s 157
2020s
157 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,103 births (41% of all-time use).
How Carrington compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Carrington's total volume
Carrington vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carrington by state
Where Carrington concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 257 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 183 | 6.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 156 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 140 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 122 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 75 | 2.8% |
| #7 | California | | 56 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 52 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Carrington's total US births 9.7%
Even split
257 of 2,663 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Carrington appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carrington? ▼
2,663 babies have been named Carrington since 1968. It currently ranks #5341 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 197 births.
When was Carrington most popular? ▼
Carrington was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,103 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Carrington most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carrington are Texas (257 births), Georgia (183 births), North Carolina (156 births).
Is Carrington a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Carrington is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,663 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,818 births.
How long has the name Carrington been used? ▼
Records for Carrington go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Carrington? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Carrington's data
- Carrington's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,103 total births); usage has since declined to 157 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Carringtons (257 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carrington
Nearby Names Like Carrington
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carrington
Carol Girl
#2639 816,928 births
Carolyn Girl
#1160 556,777 births
Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Carrington side by side: Carrington vs Carol Carrington vs Carolyn Carrington vs Carrie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carrington: #5341 Unisex Name - 2,663 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carrington. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carrington draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.