Pink
Every Pink since 1880 — 1,127 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pink
Pink is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,127 American babies have been named Pink. Its peak came in 1881, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
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 Pink stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pink year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,489 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,900 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,259 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,963 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,660 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,380 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,672 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,958 |
| 1925 | — | — | 19 | #1,858 |
| 1920 | — | — | 17 | #2,030 |
| 1915 | — | — | 21 | #1,543 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,030 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #904 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #509 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #551 |
| 1890 | — | — | 15 | #505 |
| 1885 | — | — | 25 | #353 |
| 1880 | — | — | 30 | #310 |
Famous people named Pink
- Pink Singer · b. 1979
- Pink Anderson Musician · 1900–1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pink in 2025?
Pink did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Pink?
1,127 babies have been named Pink in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pink most popular?
Pink peaked in 1881, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Pink a boy or girl name?
Pink is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pink rising or falling?
Pink has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Pink?
Well-known people named Pink include Pink (singer), Pink Anderson (musician).