US Popularity:2783
Origin:British
Meaning:Link, ring; Lake; Colony
Praise the connection you and baby share with the baby boy name Link. From English origin, Link means "ring" or "link." Also a shortened version of the name Lincoln, Link translates to "lake" or "colony." Alternatively, for the gamers of the world, Link could be significant for the role it plays in one of the most famous video game franchises in history, The Legend of Zelda. Like the missing piece in any puzzle, baby Link’s arrival will tie your family bonds closer than ever. Your bundle of joy can look to this name to connect to people they meet, wherever life takes them.

Link Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Link is currently #1682 on The Bump
Boy:Link is currently #934 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Link is currently #2783 in U.S. births
Boy:Link is currently #1318 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1318
in 2023
- 241
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Link, June 2023

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, 134

  • WordSense, link

  • Behind the Names, Lincoln, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Lincoln

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