Flint Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: flint //flɪnt//
Origin: English; Old French
Meaning: English: a type of stone; Old French: a spark
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Flint has its roots in the Old English word "flint," which refers to a type of hard stone used historically for making tools and starting fires. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *flintaz, which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German "flins" and Old Norse "flint." The transition into English occurred as the language evolved from its Germanic origins, with the term being used to describe both the stone itself and, by extension, as a surname and given name in later centuries.
Historically, the name Flint has been associated with various geographical locations, particularly in England, where places named Flint can be traced back to the medieval period. One notable example is Flint, a town in Wales, which has historical significance dating back to the 13th century and is linked to the Flint Castle, built in 1277.
The name has also appeared in literature and historical texts, contributing to its recognition as a name of substance and strength, reflecting the characteristics of the stone it denotes. Culturally, Flint symbolizes resilience and durability, qualities that have made it a fitting name for boys throughout history.
The association with a material that has been crucial for survival and tool-making in ancient societies adds to its significance. In some contexts, diminutive forms or variations may arise, but Flint itself has maintained a straightforward and robust identity.
The name's connection to nature and the earth further enhances its appeal, resonating with themes of strength and stability.
Famous people named Flint
In this section, you will find notable people named Flint. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Flint who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Flint who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Flint Lockwood is a fictional inventor best known for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, and the animated series based on the films.
Flint Eastwood is a musician best known for his work with the band The Flintstones and his contributions to the music industry.
Fictional characters named Flint
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Flint Lockwood is a fictional character from the animated film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He is an inventor who creates a machine that turns water into food, leading to unexpected consequences.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Flint. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Flint was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Flint has ranked as high as #1780 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, 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)
The name Flint is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Flint was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Flint.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | 61 |
| 2024 | 80 | 80 |
| 2023 | 68 | 68 |
| 2022 | 64 | 64 |
| 2021 | 73 | 73 |
| 2020 | 74 | 74 |
| 2019 | 75 | 75 |
| 2018 | 63 | 63 |
| 2017 | 92 | 92 |
| 2016 | 86 | 86 |
| 2015 | 74 | 74 |
| 2014 | 66 | 66 |
| 2013 | 57 | 57 |
| 2012 | 48 | 48 |
| 2011 | 38 | 38 |
| 2010 | 23 | 23 |
| 2009 | 29 | 29 |
| 2008 | 21 | 21 |
| 2007 | 25 | 25 |
| 2006 | 14 | 14 |
| 2005 | 12 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 | 19 |
| 2003 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 17 | 17 |
| 2001 | 17 | 17 |
| 2000 | 18 | 18 |
| 1999 | 15 | 15 |
| 1998 | 12 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 |
| 1996 | 17 | 17 |
| 1995 | 24 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 | 18 |
| 1993 | 18 | 18 |
| 1992 | 14 | 14 |
| 1991 | 17 | 17 |
| 1990 | 20 | 20 |
| 1989 | 25 | 25 |
| 1988 | 30 | 30 |
| 1987 | 28 | 28 |
| 1986 | 24 | 24 |
| 1985 | 17 | 17 |
| 1984 | 22 | 22 |
| 1983 | 19 | 19 |
| 1982 | 22 | 22 |
| 1981 | 19 | 19 |
| 1980 | 16 | 16 |
| 1979 | 13 | 13 |
| 1978 | 25 | 25 |
| 1977 | 20 | 20 |
| 1976 | 19 | 19 |
| 1975 | 25 | 25 |
| 1974 | 25 | 25 |
| 1973 | 27 | 27 |
| 1972 | 26 | 26 |
| 1971 | 31 | 31 |
| 1970 | 30 | 30 |
| 1969 | 30 | 30 |
| 1968 | 37 | 37 |
| 1967 | 15 | 15 |
| 1966 | 41 | 41 |
| 1965 | 38 | 38 |
| 1964 | 39 | 39 |
| 1963 | 35 | 35 |
| 1962 | 49 | 49 |
| 1961 | 59 | 59 |
| 1960 | 86 | 86 |
| 1959 | 100 | 100 |
| 1958 | 42 | 42 |
| 1957 | 20 | 20 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1955 | 12 | 12 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 |
| 1952 | 17 | 17 |
| 1951 | 6 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 | 8 |
| 1933 | 6 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 | 8 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 |
| 1922 | 12 | 12 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Flint (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |