Flynn Timothy Stocklin

December 10, 2024

Fast Facts
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Why We Love
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Flynn Timothy Stocklin was born on December 10, 2018, in California, three weeks before his due date. He is the son of Colleen Ballinger and Erik Stocklin, both stars in the comedy series “Haters Back Off.” His first name was derived from his father’s middle name, while his middle name honors Colleen’s father. On December 13, 2018, Ballinger posted her son’s birth video on her YouTube channel, and within just a week, the video had more than 10 million views. That’s the beginning of this baby’s rise to fame.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Flynn Timothy Stocklin

Nickname:

Timmy Flynn, Flynny Tim Tim, Bunny

Birth date:

December 10, 2018

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

0' 10"

Net Worth:

$1.5 million

Background

Flynn Timothy Stocklin is the first son of Colleen Mae Ballinger and Erik Stocklin. Stocklin is an actor and composer, while Ballinger is an American actress, comedian, YouTuber, singer, and writer. She is best known for her internet character Miranda Sings, which first appeared on the internet in 2008; this YouTube channel now has more than 10 million subscribers. Ballinger won a Streamy Award as ‘Best Actress’ and a Teen Choice Award for ‘Web Star: Comedy.’ In 2017, she was ranked number five on Forbes magazine’s list of top entertainment influencers.

Ballinger created and starred in a Netflix original series, “Haters Back Off” (2016–2017), about Miranda Sings and her backstory. In 2016, she met Erik Stocklin when she cast him to play Miranda’s love interest in the series. Stocklin is known for his recurring roles in television series, including “Good Trouble,” “Mistresses,” and “Stalker,” as well as his leading role as Patrick in Ballinger’s creation. Ballinger and Stocklin started dating in early 2018, and they married later the same year.

On December 10, 2018, their first son was born. It is said that they took quite some time to pick the name for the baby, and so they called him ‘Baby’ and ‘Bunny,’ opting for the latter more frequently. On just the third day of his life, Stocklin Jr. became famous after a video posted by his mother on her YouTube channel received more than 10 million views within just a week.

Career timeline

2016

“Haters Back Off”

Ballinger and Stocklin appear in the popular comedy series, and both become fan favorites.

2018

His Parents Start Dating

Ballinger and Stocklin are married soon after having their first romantic encounters.

December 10, 2018

Flynn Timothy Stocklin Arrives

The Stocklin baby is born in California.

December 13, 2018

He Becomes Famous

Ballinger posts her son’s birth video on her YouTube channel, which leads to the fame of the Stocklin baby.

Why We Love Flynn Timothy Stocklin

He’s cute
The biggest reason the Stocklin baby has so many admirers is that he’s incredibly cute. His appearance on the internet can make someone’s day.
His mother is funny
It’s obvious. Ballinger is a comedian. She is the one who’s responsible for baby boy Stocklin’s fame.
He has interesting stories
Even as a newborn, Stocklin was already the subject of a number of interesting stories. His mother did something special and unusual to welcome him into the world, and she told us all about it.

5 Surprising Facts

He first “appeared” in a music video
Ballinger, pregnant with Stocklin, appeared in Ariana Grande’s music video "Thank U, Next" as a pregnant cheerleader.
He has twin siblings
Stocklin has twin siblings, a girl and a boy, Maisy Joanne and Wesley Koy Stocklin, born on November 6, 2021.
His name honors his family
Stocklin’s name was chosen to reflect the family’s name heritage.
His name was on a pin
When Ballinger was about to give birth, her husband took out a pin they had bought in Ireland, which had “FLYNN” printed on it, and they believed it was a sign that Flynn should be the child’s name.
He was properly welcomed
When her water broke, Ballinger took her time straightening her hair and dressing up to welcome the baby, instead of rushing to the hospital.