Boy
Clint
hilltop settlement
About Clint
Classic American masculinity finds expression in this sturdy, no-nonsense name. Clint evokes images of strong, silent types with unshakeable principles and quiet determination. There's a vintage Western quality here, reminiscent of wide-open spaces and rugged individualism, yet the name never feels dated or out of touch with contemporary life. Its brevity serves as a strength—one crisp syllable that gets straight to the point without unnecessary embellishment. Clint possesses an unpretentious honesty that appeals to families valuing authenticity over artifice. The name has weathered decades without losing its fundamental appeal, demonstrating remarkable staying power in an ever-changing naming landscape. It pairs beautifully with longer, more elaborate middle and surnames, providing balance and grounding to the full name. Clint projects reliability and competence, qualities that serve well in virtually any profession or pursuit. Parents drawn to traditional values and timeless choices find much to appreciate here. The name requires no explanation, suffers no spelling confusion, and needs no justification—it simply works, day in and day out, year after year.
Popularity of the Name Clint
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #328 | |||
| 1881 | #400 | |||
| 1882 | #472 | |||
| 1883 | #436 | |||
| 1884 | #437 | |||
| 1885 | #414 | |||
| 1886 | #476 | |||
| 1887 | #496 | |||
| 1888 | #560 | |||
| 1889 | #417 | |||
| 1890 | #393 | |||
| 1891 | #480 | |||
| 1892 | #576 | |||
| 1893 | #547 | |||
| 1894 | #682 | |||
| 1895 | #532 | |||
| 1896 | #382 | |||
| 1897 | #735 | |||
| 1898 | #614 | |||
| 1899 | #626 | |||
| 1900 | #494 | |||
| 1901 | #688 | |||
| 1902 | #511 | |||
| 1903 | #529 | |||
| 1904 | #694 | |||
| 1905 | #533 | |||
| 1906 | #572 | |||
| 1907 | #515 | |||
| 1908 | #490 | |||
| 1909 | #594 | |||
| 1910 | #583 | |||
| 1911 | #830 | |||
| 1912 | #694 | |||
| 1913 | #791 | |||
| 1914 | #762 | |||
| 1915 | #849 | |||
| 1916 | #834 | |||
| 1917 | #921 | |||
| 1918 | #843 | |||
| 1919 | #976 | |||
| 1920 | #820 | |||
| 1921 | #974 | |||
| 1922 | #962 | |||
| 1924 | #898 | |||
| 1925 | #910 | |||
| 1926 | #890 | |||
| 1929 | #943 | |||
| 1930 | #856 | |||
| 1933 | #870 | |||
| 1935 | #915 | |||
| 1936 | #975 | |||
| 1937 | #872 | |||
| 1939 | #995 | |||
| 1940 | #821 | |||
| 1941 | #890 | |||
| 1942 | #795 | |||
| 1943 | #960 | |||
| 1944 | #844 | |||
| 1945 | #962 | |||
| 1946 | #761 | |||
| 1947 | #697 | |||
| 1948 | #774 | |||
| 1949 | #721 | |||
| 1950 | #885 | |||
| 1951 | #791 | |||
| 1952 | #771 | |||
| 1953 | #687 | |||
| 1954 | #812 | |||
| 1955 | #680 | |||
| 1956 | #470 | |||
| 1957 | #385 | |||
| 1958 | #350 | |||
| 1959 | #357 | |||
| 1960 | #361 | |||
| 1961 | #375 | |||
| 1962 | #417 | |||
| 1963 | #399 | |||
| 1964 | #358 | |||
| 1965 | #390 | |||
| 1966 | #426 | |||
| 1967 | #365 | |||
| 1968 | #335 | |||
| 1969 | #290 | #269 | ||
| 1970 | #268 | #251 | ||
| 1971 | #293 | #231 | ||
| 1972 | #236 | #180 | ||
| 1973 | #236 | #180 | ||
| 1974 | #223 | #156 | ||
| 1975 | #244 | #211 | ||
| 1976 | #235 | #194 | #290 | |
| 1977 | #214 | #272 | #298 | |
| 1978 | #210 | #290 | ||
| 1979 | #217 | #195 | #257 | |
| 1980 | #195 | #271 | #252 | |
| 1981 | #216 | #234 | #187 | |
| 1982 | #247 | #238 | #252 | |
| 1983 | #257 | #291 | ||
| 1984 | #289 | #298 | #327 | |
| 1985 | #321 | |||
| 1986 | #345 | |||
| 1987 | #359 | |||
| 1988 | #405 | |||
| 1989 | #464 | |||
| 1990 | #376 | |||
| 1991 | #362 | #504 | ||
| 1992 | #396 | #670 | ||
| 1993 | #445 | #499 | ||
| 1994 | #488 | #789 | ||
| 1995 | #564 | #954 | ||
| 1996 | #611 | |||
| 1997 | #685 | |||
| 1998 | #777 | |||
| 1999 | #866 | |||
| 2000 | #917 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Clint
Names Similar to Clint
Nicknames for Clint
- Clin
- CJ
- Clintie
- Clinty
Famous People Named Clint
| Clint Eastwood | American actor and filmmaker |
| Clint Black | American country music singer-songwriter |
| Clint Dempsey | American former soccer player |
| Clint Walker | American actor |
| Clint Bowyer | American NASCAR driver |
| Clint Malarchuk | Canadian former ice hockey goaltender |
| Clint Hurdle | American former baseball player and manager |
| Clint Capela | Swiss professional basketball player |
| Clint Hill | American Secret Service agent |
| Clint Bajada | Maltese singer-songwriter |
| Clint Mansell | English musician and composer |
| Clint Richardson | American basketball player |
| Clint Trickett | American football coach and former player |
| Clint Lowery | American musician and songwriter |
| Clint Boling | American former NFL player |
| Clint Roberts | American politician |
| Clint Gresham | American former NFL player |
| Clint Mathis | American former soccer player |
| Clint Greenshields | Australian rugby league player |
| Clint Stoerner | American former NFL quarterback |
Characters Named Clint
| Clint Barton | Hawkeye - Marvel Comics character and Avenger |
| Clint V. Horace | Character from the "Gone" series by Michael Grant |
| Clint Radison | Character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Clint Kimmer | Character from the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Clint Edwards | Character from the film "Space Cowboys" |
| Clint Harrison | Character from the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |
| Clint Beltran | Character from the film "Pacific Rim" |
| Clint McKay | Character from the TV series "Neighbours" |
| Clint Ogden | Character from the film "Clint the Stranger" |
| Clint Sterling | Character from the TV series "Days of Our Lives" |
| Clint Westwood | Character from the animated TV series "Drawn Together" |
| Clint City | Character from the TV series "Ben 10 - Ultimate Alien" |
| Clint Webb | Character from the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Clint Worthington | Character from the TV series "American Gothic" |
| Clint Miller | Character from the TV series "Peyton Place" |
| Clint Jorgenson | Character from the film "Black Dog" |
| Clint Buchanan | Character from the TV series "General Hospital" |
| Clint Hollister | Character from the film "The Gauntlet" |
| Clint Yabuki | Character from the anime series "Digimon Tamers" |