Clint

Clint is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 boys in the United States.

Clint at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/klɪnt/

About the name Clint

Clint belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Clint first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #195 in 1980, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 32,673 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clint in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#195 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Clint in 2024
56
Total since 1880
32,673

Clint in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1337 in 1996
Babies named Clint in 2016
4
Total since 1996
73

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clint mean?

The meaning of Clint is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Clint a boy or girl name?

Clint is a boy name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Clint?

Clint comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clint?

Clint first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #195 in 1980, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Clint?

Clint is pronounced /klɪnt/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.