Clint
Meaning: Young creature, victory of the people
Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #291
Total births: 255
History: Clint peaked in the 1990s in Australia. Clint Eastwood's tough-guy image appealed to Australian parents. Clint represents Australian masculinity at its most rugged.
Explore more at Australian Baby Names on BabyNa.me
Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1982) | #86 |
| Babies named Clint in 1982 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 255 |
| Peak year | 1981 (89 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #86 |
| Years in records | 1980–1982 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Clint
What does the name Clint mean?
Clint means “Young creature, victory of the people” from Scottish Gaelic/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Clint?
Clint has Scottish Gaelic/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Young creature, victory of the people”.
How popular is Clint in Australia?
Clint ranked #86 in Australia in 1982 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Clint most popular?
Clint peaked in 1981 with 89 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Clint a boy or girl name?
Clint is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Clints in registered births are male.