Clint
Every Clint since 1880 — 32,785 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clint
Clint is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,364 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 32,785 American babies have been named Clint. Its peak came in 1980, when 1,283 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clint stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clint year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 58 | #2,364 |
| 2024 | — | — | 57 | #2,426 |
| 2023 | — | — | 79 | #1,957 |
| 2022 | — | — | 98 | #1,721 |
| 2021 | — | — | 97 | #1,691 |
| 2020 | — | — | 132 | #1,349 |
| 2019 | — | — | 114 | #1,498 |
| 2018 | — | — | 120 | #1,454 |
| 2017 | — | — | 136 | #1,325 |
| 2016 | — | — | 125 | #1,402 |
| 2015 | — | — | 116 | #1,454 |
| 2014 | — | — | 95 | #1,631 |
| 2013 | — | — | 122 | #1,377 |
| 2012 | — | — | 110 | #1,467 |
| 2011 | — | — | 98 | #1,579 |
| 2010 | — | — | 129 | #1,325 |
| 2009 | — | — | 109 | #1,520 |
| 2008 | — | — | 100 | #1,582 |
| 2007 | — | — | 121 | #1,370 |
| 2006 | — | — | 107 | #1,448 |
| 2005 | — | — | 112 | #1,344 |
| 2004 | — | — | 111 | #1,328 |
| 2003 | — | — | 140 | #1,098 |
| 2002 | — | — | 142 | #1,064 |
| 2001 | — | — | 149 | #1,009 |
| 2000 | — | — | 168 | #919 |
| 1995 | — | — | 329 | #565 |
| 1990 | — | — | 618 | #376 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,539 | 625 | #321 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,899 | 1,274 | #195 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,182 | 845 | #244 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,215 | 805 | #268 |
| 1965 | — | — | 402 | #390 |
| 1960 | — | — | 471 | #361 |
| 1955 | — | — | 116 | #681 |
| 1950 | — | — | 60 | #886 |
| 1945 | — | — | 45 | #962 |
| 1940 | — | — | 58 | #821 |
| 1935 | — | — | 48 | #915 |
| 1930 | — | — | 59 | #856 |
| 1925 | — | — | 55 | #910 |
| 1920 | — | — | 67 | #820 |
| 1915 | — | — | 53 | #849 |
| 1910 | — | — | 24 | #583 |
| 1905 | — | — | 19 | #533 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #494 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #532 |
| 1890 | — | — | 21 | #393 |
| 1885 | — | — | 19 | #414 |
| 1880 | — | — | 27 | #328 |
Famous people named Clint
- Clint Eastwood Actor · b. 1930
- Clint Walker Actor · 1927–2018
- Clint Mansell Composer · b. 1963
- Clint Howard Actor · b. 1959
- Clint Dempsey Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Clint in 2025?
Clint ranked #2,364 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clint?
32,785 babies have been named Clint in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clint most popular?
Clint peaked in 1980, when 1,283 newborns received the name.
Is Clint a boy or girl name?
Clint is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clint rising or falling?
Clint is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Clint?
Well-known people named Clint include Clint Eastwood (actor), Clint Walker (actor), Clint Mansell (composer).