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At a Glance: Name: Flint – Meaning: A hard stone historically used for tool-making and striking sparks to start fires; used as a transferred word/surname name. – Origin: English – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: FLINT
Flint takes its name straight from the stone itself — the hard rock once used for making tools and striking sparks to start a fire. It's an English-origin word name, so instead of carrying a soft or poetic meaning, it points to something sturdy and practical. U.S. birth records have tracked it as a given name since 1913, making it a long-standing, if uncommon, choice.
Meaning & Origin of Flint
Meaning: A hard stone historically used for tool-making and striking sparks to start fires; used as a transferred word/surname name..
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Flint
Phonetic: FLINT IPA: /flɪnt/
Popularity of Flint
Flint hit its high point in 1959, ranking #764 with 100 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1970 with just 79 babies, making it a fairly rare choice today.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Flint mean?
A hard stone historically used for tool-making and striking sparks to start fires; used as a transferred word/surname name.. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flint)
How do you pronounce Flint?
Flint is pronounced FLINT (IPA: /flɪnt/).
Is Flint a popular name right now?
Flint peaked at #764 in 1959 and is ranked #1970 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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