Flint
Flint is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Flint stone or hard rock.
Origin and history
Flint is an English vocabulary name referring to hard stream-stone or quartz used to produce spark and fire. Historically a topographical surname for someone living near a flinty outcrop, it gained modern use as a rugged, nature-inspired given name. It remains relatively rare in the United States but has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,601 babies in the United States have been named Flint since 1880. It ranks #2541 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1510.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.5 %)
- TX (21.5 %)
- GA (17.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- UT (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 232 |
| 1960-1970 | 429 |
| 1970-1980 | 241 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 181 |
| 2010-2019 | 622 |
| 2020-2029 | 420 |
Famous people named Flint
- Flint Rasmussen: Rodeo Entertainer
Fun facts
- Before being used as a given name, Flint originated as an Old English surname for someone living near a prominent rock formation.
- The name gained visibility through pop culture, including characters like Flint Marko in Marvel Comics and Duke Flint in G.I. Joe.