Link
A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.
Every Link since 1893 — 2,689 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Link
Link is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,579 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 2,689 American babies have been named Link. Its peak came in 2022, when 204 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Link stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Link year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,579 |
| 2024 | 130 | #1,420 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1,305 |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,075 |
| 2021 | 156 | #1,234 |
| 2020 | 171 | #1,143 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1,247 |
| 2018 | 158 | #1,197 |
| 2017 | 135 | #1,333 |
| 2016 | 146 | #1,257 |
| 2015 | 134 | #1,322 |
| 2014 | 95 | #1,636 |
| 2013 | 73 | #1,928 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,436 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,146 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,502 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,786 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,536 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,752 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,446 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,732 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,397 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,755 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,146 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,045 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,859 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,711 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,827 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,559 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,894 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,174 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,988 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,895 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,838 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,597 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,087 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,252 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Link
- Link Wray Musician · 1929–2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Link mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.
How popular is the name Link in 2025?
Link ranked #1,579 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Link?
2,689 babies have been named Link in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Link most popular?
Link peaked in 2022, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Link a boy or girl name?
Link is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Link rising or falling?
Link is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Link?
Well-known people named Link include Link Wray (musician).