UK boy's name
Balint
A Hungarian masculine name derived from the Latin "Valentinus", meaning "strength, health".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Balint is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Balint popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Balint. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Balint ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Balint.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Balint as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Balint mean?
The name Balint has its origins in the Hungarian language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is a derivative of the Latin name Valentinus, which in turn comes from the Roman name Valens, meaning "strong" or "vigorous." The name Balint is believed to have emerged as a Hungarian variant of Valentinus during the 11th or 12th century.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Balint can be found in medieval Hungarian chronicles and documents. It was a relatively common name among the Hungarian nobility during the Middle Ages. One notable historical figure who bore this name was Balint Török, a 15th-century Hungarian noble and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire.
In the realm of literature, the name Balint appears in several works of Hungarian folklore and poetry from the 16th and 17th centuries. These works often portrayed individuals named Balint as brave and valiant heroes, reflecting the meaning of the name's Latin roots.
Over the centuries, the name Balint has been borne by various prominent figures in Hungarian history. One such individual was Balint Bakfark (c. 1506-1576), a renowned Hungarian lutenist and composer who gained fame throughout Europe during the Renaissance period. Another notable bearer of the name was Balint Balassi (1554-1594), a Hungarian poet and soldier who is considered one of the greatest poets in the Hungarian language.
In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals named Balint was Balint Vazsonyi (1936-2003), a Hungarian-American pianist and conductor who gained recognition for his interpretations of Romantic and 20th-century music. Additionally, Balint Somogyi (1920-2013) was a Hungarian-Canadian electrical engineer and physicist who made significant contributions to the development of particle accelerators.
While the name Balint has its roots in Hungary, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and languages over time. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Hungarian culture and language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Balint over time
The chart below shows babies named Balint registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Balint, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Balint by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Balint was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4056 | 32 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Balint
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Balint: questions and answers
How popular is the name Balint in the UK right now?
In 2023, Balint was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Balint most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Balint in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Balint?
A Hungarian masculine name derived from the Latin "Valentinus", meaning "strength, health".
How many people are called Balint in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Balint across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.