How Many People Are Named Arrington?

Complete statistics for the name Arrington: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arrington
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Arrington is a rare, masculine name with roots in English surnames. Only 718 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 459,622 Americans. The majority, 72%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~21,150
Living in US
1 in 15,671
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

962
Worldwide Bearers
#571,890
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
718
🇱🇷 Liberia
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇫🇷 France
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
487 (68%)
♀ Female
231 (32%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
525
Would be under 30 (72%)
209
Would be 30–60 (28%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 734 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
62

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arrington Through the Generations

Arrington emerged as a first name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2001 with 32 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a fresh choice for parents seeking a unique moniker. With an average age of 23, most Arringtons are young adults, reflecting its status as a contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Arrington

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arrington's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Arrington

How Many People Have the Name Arrington?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,150 people in the United States currently share the name Arrington. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,671 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Arrington a Common or Rare Name?

Arrington is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arrington Mean?

Arrington means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arrington in SSA data, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.

When Was Arrington Most Popular?

The name Arrington reached peak popularity in 2001, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arrington?

Approximately 21,150 people named Arrington live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,150. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,671 Americans.

Is Arrington a rare name?

Arrington is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,671 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arrington mean?

Arrington means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Arrington more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 68% of people named Arrington are male and 32% are female.

When was Arrington most popular?

Arrington peaked in 2001 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US21,150
All-Time Births21,150
1 in X1 in 15,671
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2001
World Rank#571,890
Male %68%
Female %32%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.