Link
Link: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪŋk/
Meaning and origin of Link
- A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.
How popular is Link?
Since 1880, 2,689 boys in the U.S. have been named Link. Its highest rank for boys was #980 in 1893. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Link FAQ
What does the name Link mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.
How popular is the name Link?
Since 1880, 2,689 boys in the U.S. have been named Link. Its highest rank for boys was #980 in 1893. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Link a boy or girl name?
Link is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,689 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.