Karington is an uncommon, yet intriguing given name of potentially English origin. While it's not listed among traditional English names, it could be a variant spelling of Carington, which is derived from the Old English words "cari" meaning dear or beloved, and "ingtun" signifying farmstead or settlement. Alternatively, Karington might be inspired by the English surname Karington, which is believed to have originated from a place name in Northumberland.
The name Karington experienced varying popularity between 1996 and 2017, with a notable peak of 14 births in 2000. However, the total number of births remained relatively low overall, with just 158 recorded over these two decades.