Flint, derived from the Old English word 'flintstan' meaning 'little stone', is a unique and rugged-sounding given name. It gained popularity as a first name during the mid-20th century but has since become more uncommon. The name Flint is often associated with strength and durability due to its namesake, the flintstone, which is a hard, sedimentary rock.
The name Flint experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the century, with a notable surge from 20 births in 1957 to 100 births in 1959, marking a fivefold increase in just two years. The peak of popularity occurred in 2016 and 2017 with 86 and 92 births respectively, while the most recent data from 2022 shows a decline to 63 births. Overall, Flint has been given as a first name to 2459 babies over this period.