Flint

Flint 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 79 boys in the United States.

Flint at a glance

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

About the name Flint

Flint 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, Flint first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #764 in 1959, and in 2024 79 babies received the name — 2,539 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Flint in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#764 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Flint in 2024
79
Total since 1880
2,539

Flint in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1935 in 2020
Babies named Flint in 2025
12
Total since 1996
133

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Flint mean?

The meaning of Flint 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 Flint a boy or girl name?

Flint is a boy name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Flint?

Flint comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Flint?

Flint first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #764 in 1959, and 79 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].