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Clint
BoyEnglish, Old English· “short form of Clinton”
- Meaning
- short form of Clinton
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- KLIHNT
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,364
- US babies 2025
- 58
- Best rank
- #195 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1980
Meaning and origin of Clint
Clint is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Clinton”.
Clint is a short form of Clinton, an English surname taken from place names formed with Old English elements, often interpreted as a settlement on a hill or a fenced settlement. Clinton was used as a first name in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and Clint soon became a name in its own right. The actor and director Clint Eastwood gave it a rugged, laconic image rooted in Westerns, and country singer Clint Black added to its cowboy appeal. Clint feels brisk, masculine and unpretentious, a single sharp syllable with plenty of character.
Other spellings with the same sound: Klint.
Popularity over time
Clint has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 114 different years. Its best national rank was #195 in 1980, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,274 babies. In 2025, 58 babies were named Clint, and it ranked #2,364 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #820 in 1920, #886 in 1950, #195 in 1980, #919 in 2000, #1,325 in 2010, and #2,364 in 2025. Of the 32,731 US boys named Clint since records began, 28% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 7,484 babies. Since 2010, 1,686 more have been named Clint.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jarrod, Jaime, Rodolfo, Josh, and Kareem.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Clint ranked highest in Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #890 | 5 |
| North Carolina | #1310 | 5 |
| Texas | #1944 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Clint is usually pronounced KLIHNT, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-nt”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Klint.
Middle names for Clint
A few middle names that flow with Clint: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Clint
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clint mean?
Clint is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Clinton”.
What is the origin of the name Clint?
Clint has English and Old English roots. Clint is a short form of Clinton, an English surname taken from place names formed with Old English elements, often interpreted as a settlement on a hill or a fenced settlement.
Is Clint a popular name?
Not especially. Clint ranked #2,364 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Clint a boy or girl name?
Clint is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Clint?
Clint is usually pronounced KLIHNT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings