Link

Link - A very unique male name

Link appeared on the charts for the first time in 1964 on position #1697. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Link and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Link? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Link. The baby boy name Link was given to 55 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1642 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 26,660 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Link peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 1099.

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Link is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Link is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #596 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,849.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Link is where you live.

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Link origin and meaning

English — word name and short form, dual source

Uncertain — modern use mixes the English word 'link', a connection, with use as a short form of Lincoln, and with the video-game hero of the name

Link is a genuinely mixed modern name: an English word, a clipping of Lincoln, and — since 1986 — the silent hero of The Legend of Zelda, whose fame tracks this name's appearance and its 2020 peak in US data. No single source can be credited, so the origin is left open.

Origin uncertain

Link is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Link, pop culture references for the name Link and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Link

We've found the following names that sound similar to Link, sorted by popularity.

Lance / Lennox / Linus / Lonzo / Lenox / Long / Leonce / Leng / Lonzie / Lennis /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Link

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Link a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Link?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LINK · /lɪŋk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lincoln — The full name it often shortens; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Link Neal — Internet entertainer of Rhett & Link; born Charles Lincoln Neal III and known by Link, from his middle name Lincoln (b. 1978) Contemporary
• Link — Silent hero of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda games (Fictional, 1986) Fictional

Style

Word nameModern coinageShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Link for a one-syllable name that is playful, geeky in a good way, and easy for everyone to say.

Worth knowing

• The Zelda association is dominant — most people will assume a gaming tribute, and 'link' the internet word follows close behind.