Flint Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationflint / /flɪnt/English; Old French
Meaning
English: a type of stone; Old French: a spark
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Flint is derived from the Old English word 'flint,' referring to a hard stone used to make tools and start fires. It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. Flint is also associated with the Flint River in Michigan, which played a significant role in the area's industrial history.
Trend Summary
Flint has seen a modest rise in popularity as a boy's name in recent years.
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Famous people named Flint
Flint McColgan is a notable American entrepreneur known for his work in the tech industry.
Flint Lockwood is a fictional character from the animated film 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,' known for his inventive genius.
Fictional characters named Flint
Flint Lockwood is the main character in the animated film 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,' who creates a machine that turns water into food.
Flint is a character in the video game series 'Pokemon,' known for his role as a Fire-type Gym Leader.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Flint was first seen in the United States in 1913. Flint has ranked as high as #1033 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Flint has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Flint (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 100 |
| 1960 | 86 |
| 1961 | 59 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 41 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 37 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 79 |