Klint

“fenced land”

English origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#9389US 2023

8Births / yr

↑Rising

763All-time births

📅 Since 195700

What does Klint mean and where does it come from?

Klint is a variant of Clinton, derived from the Old English term 'clint', meaning 'fenced place' or 'hill'. It has been used since the late 20th century and is seen mainly in the United States and other English-speaking nations. Although it has historical ties to locations, such as Clinton in New Yo

Cultural significance

Klint has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of fenced land.

Peak popularity

Reached #1774 in 1983 — currently #9389 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Klint?

Klint works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Klint Grace

How popular is Klint right now?

Rising fast — up 78 spots — currently #9389 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1960–2023#9389 · Top 6.9%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9389	8	▲ up 78
2022	#9467	8	▲ up 2736 · +60% births
2020	#12203	5	▲ up 157
2015	#12360	5	▼ down 561
2005	#11799	5	▼ down 4580 · -29% births
1995	#7219	7	▼ down 3981 · -63% births
1990	#3238	19	▲ up 78 · +36% births
1985	#3316	14	▼ down 1172 · -44% births
1980	#2144	25	▲ up 285 · +39% births
1975	#2429	18	▼ down 236
1970	#2193	18	▲ up 407 · +64% births
1965	#2600	11	▼ down 181 · -15% births
1960	#2419	13	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Klint

Best Year1980Rank #2144

Peak Count25

Average Rank#6214

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1960 - 202313 years

The story of Klint

Klint entered American naming records in 1957 and has been in use for over 67 years. With 763 total births recorded, Klint remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #2419 in 1960, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9389 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Klint in 1983:

Michael Christopher Matthew David Joshua

Klint by decade

Klint peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1950s	6
1960s	100
1970s ★	228
1980s	221
1990s	153
2000s	28
2010s	22
2020s	5

💎Klint has only 763 total recorded births since 1957 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Klint?

Common

KliKlieKly

What names sound and feel like Klint?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Klint also consider these

Clint

English · Settlement on a

Flint

English · A hard, gray

Kline

Germanic · small, thin

Trint

American · A derivative of

Brint

American · English

Wint

Burma (Myanmar) · to be born,

Vint

American · to sell or

Saint

France · holy person

Common questions about the name Klint

What does the name Klint mean?

Klint means "fenced land" — a name rooted in English tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Klint?

Klint is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Klint have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Klint?

Klint originates from English tradition. English names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Klint sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Klint flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Klint ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Klint trending right now?

Klint is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.