Arrington
Every Arrington since 1970 — 749 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arrington
Arrington is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,322 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 749 American babies have been named Arrington — about 68% boys and 32% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arrington stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arrington year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,374 | 9 | #8,322 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,670 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,297 | 6 | #10,937 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,339 | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,307 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,637 | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #10,911 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,631 | 13 | #6,375 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,047 | 8 | #8,904 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,191 | 10 | #7,641 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,963 | 13 | #6,357 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,530 | 11 | #7,102 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,185 | 12 | #6,634 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,383 | 13 | #6,336 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,291 | 14 | #5,970 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,415 | 11 | #7,115 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,559 | 8 | #9,048 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,014 | 9 | #8,371 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,815 | 17 | #5,223 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,320 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,385 | 19 | #4,482 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,986 | 9 | #7,574 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,111 | 13 | #5,584 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,357 | 17 | #4,518 |
| 2001 | 15 | #6,993 | 17 | #4,492 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,606 | 15 | #4,802 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,710 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #3,987 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,793 | 9 | #4,355 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,161 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,522 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,766 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arrington in 2025?
Arrington ranked #8,322 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arrington?
749 babies have been named Arrington in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arrington most popular?
Arrington peaked in 2001, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Arrington a boy or girl name?
Arrington is used for both: about 32% of babies named Arrington have been girls and 68% boys.
Is the name Arrington rising or falling?
Arrington is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.