Declining since 2021, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Flynt since 1984
Babies named Flynt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Flynt's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Flynt is an exceedingly rare name in the United States. First recorded in 1984, it was given to just 1 in 284,679 boys in 2025, with a rank of 10,695. Its peak popularity came in 2022, though even then it remained uncommon. Since 2021, usage has been falling. The name is a modern respelling of Flint, likely chosen for its sharp, one-syllable sound and connection to the natural world. Flynt has not appeared in any top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Parents drawn to Flynt may appreciate its resemblance to other trendy stone names like Slate or Onyx, or its similarity to surnames-turned-first-names.
Flynt is likely a respelling of the English surname and given name Flint, which derives from Old English 'flint' meaning a hard stone. The name may also be influenced by the surname Flynt, itself a variant of Flint. It has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Flint
Sibling names for Flynt
Names that share Flynt's style, for a brother or sister.
