Clint Dempsey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clint Dempsey — English
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clint Dempsey is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clint is a masculine given name of English origin. Clint is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name: Clint Alberta (1970–2002), Canadian filmmaker Clint Albright (1926–1999), Canadian ice hockey player Clint Alfino (born 1968), South African baseball player Clint Amos (born 1983), Australian rugby league player Clint Auty (born 1969), Australian cricketer Clint Bajada (born 1982), Maltese presenter Clint Barmes (born 1979), American baseball player Clint Benedict (1892–1976), Canadian ice hockey goaltender Clint Black (born 1962), American country singer and musician Clint Boon (born 1959), English mus. The surname Dempsey: Dempsey is a surname of Irish origin. Dempsey is an anglicised form of Ó Díomasaigh, 'descendant of Díomasach'; this personal name is the Irish adjective díomasach 'proud'. The family originated in the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. In the original Irish Dempsey is Ó Diomasaigh, from diomasach, meaning "proud" or "arrogant". The name was also occasionally anglicised "Proudman". The Ó Diomasaigh originated in the territory of Clanmalier, on the borders of what are now counties Laois and Offaly, and remained powerful in the area until the seventeenth century. Clint is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clint reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clint

English

Clint is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name: Clint Alberta (1970–2002), Canadian filmmaker Clint Albright (1926–1999), Canadian ice hockey player Clint Alfino (born 1968), South African baseball player Clint Amos (born 1983), Australian rugby league player Clint Auty (born 1969), Australian cricketer Clint Bajada (born 1982), Maltese presenter Clint Barmes (born 1979), American baseball player Clint Benedict (1892–1976), Canadian ice hockey goaltender Clint Black (born 1962), American country singer and musician Clint Boon (born 1959), English mus.

Surname: Dempsey

Irish

Dempsey is a surname of Irish origin. Dempsey is an anglicised form of Ó Díomasaigh, 'descendant of Díomasach'; this personal name is the Irish adjective díomasach 'proud'. The family originated in the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. In the original Irish Dempsey is Ó Diomasaigh, from diomasach, meaning "proud" or "arrogant". The name was also occasionally anglicised "Proudman". The Ó Diomasaigh originated in the territory of Clanmalier, on the borders of what are now counties Laois and Offaly, and remained powerful in the area until the seventeenth century.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clint is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clint by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clint Dempsey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clint Dempsey:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clint?
The first name Clint originates from English. Clint is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name: Clint Alberta (1970–2002), Canadian filmmaker Clint Albright (1926–1999), Canadian ice hockey player Clint Alfino (born 1968), South African baseball player Clint Amos (born 1983), Australian rugby league player Clint Auty (born 1969), Australian cricketer Clint Bajada (born 1982), Maltese presenter Clint Barmes (born 1979), American baseball player Clint Benedict (1892–1976), Canadian ice hockey goaltender Clint Black (born 1962), American country singer and musician Clint Boon (born 1959), English mus.
When was Clint most popular?
The name Clint reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dempsey?
The surname Dempsey originates from Irish. Dempsey is a surname of Irish origin. Dempsey is an anglicised form of Ó Díomasaigh, 'descendant of Díomasach'; this personal name is the Irish adjective díomasach 'proud'. The family originated in the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. In the original Irish Dempsey is Ó Diomasaigh, from diomasach, meaning "proud" or "arrogant". The name was also occasionally anglicised "Proudman". The Ó Diomasaigh originated in the territory of Clanmalier, on the borders of what are now counties Laois and Offaly, and remained powerful in the area until the seventeenth century.
What are the origins of the name Clint Dempsey?
The name Clint Dempsey combines two different traditions: the first name Clint has English roots, while the surname Dempsey originates from Irish.
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