Flint Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Flint means 'hard stone or rock'.
Meaning of the Name Flint
Flint is an English name that comes from the Old English word 'flint', which means 'hard stone or rock'. It refers to a type of sedimentary rock that was commonly used to create sparks for starting fires. Flint is also associated with strength and durability. The name Flint has a rugged and earthy feel to it.
Popularity of the Name Flint
The popularity for the name Flint peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 100 births, which ranked number 1,830 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Flint had the most male births in 1959 with 100, which ranked number 764 out of 4,572 male names. The number of births for the name Flint has increased sharply over the last ten years from 47 births to 63 births, an increase of 34.04%. Among males, Flint has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 63 births, an increase of 34.04%.
Nationwide Popularity of Flint
- 20 Year Trend of Flint: 270.59%
- 10 Year Trend of Flint: 34.04%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Flint: 34.04%
Popularity of Flint by State
For males, Flint was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Flint. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Flint
- Total Births of Flint: 65 (2.97%)
- Male Births of Flint: 65 (2.97%)
Given the upward trend of Flint over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.97% increase in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. Male births for Flint have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 65 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.97%.