Klint
Every Klint since 1957 — 779 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Klint
Klint is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1957, 779 American babies have been named Klint. Its peak came in 1982, when 32 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 Klint stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Klint year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,399 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,472 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,197 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,229 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,294 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,333 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,163 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,690 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,142 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,509 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,301 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,987 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,436 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,248 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,523 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,144 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,405 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,174 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,554 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,380 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Klint in 2025?
Klint did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Klint?
779 babies have been named Klint in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Klint most popular?
Klint peaked in 1982, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Klint a boy or girl name?
Klint is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Klint rising or falling?
Klint is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.