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Flint

Pronunciation
[Flint]
Gender
Male
Meaning
A Stream
Origin
English
Flint is a type of hard rock, often dark grey or black in color. It usually has a glassy or waxy appearance. It is incredibly useful to produce a spark of fire when struck by steel.

Flint Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,539 baby boys have been named Flint. The name peaked in 1959 with 100 US births that year (rank #764). In 2024, ranked #1970 nationally — 1,206 places below its 1959 peak.

Top States for Flint

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Flint births are: California (99), Texas (81), Georgia (70).

Other English-Origin Names Like Flint

If you like Flint's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →

5-Letter Names Starting with F

Names with Flint's exact length and starting letter: Faber, Fabio, Fadil, Fadwa, Fagan.

Quick Facts About Flint

5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
3,391
English male names
109
5-letter F-names in our dictionary
338
F-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Flynt A Stream Male English

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