Clint
How to say it: KLINT · /ˈklɪnt/
Short form of Clinton, from an English surname/place name meaning 'settlement on the River Glyme' or 'hilltop town.'
Clint was the 1,863rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 58 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,808 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,863 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 58 |
| Share of births | 1 in 57,161 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,808 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Clint peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Clint is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Clint
- Clint Eastwood (born 1930)American actor and film director
- Clint Howard (born 1959)American actor
- Clint Capela (born 1994)Swiss basketball player
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