Link

Link is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 130 boys in the United States.

Link at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Link

Link belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Link first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #980 in 1893, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 2,580 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Link in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#980 in 1893
Peak year
2022
Babies named Link in 2024
130
Total since 1880
2,580

Link in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#1688 in 2021
Babies named Link in 2025
8
Total since 1996
113

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Link mean?

The meaning of Link is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Link a boy or girl name?

Link is a boy name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Link?

Link comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Link?

Link first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #980 in 1893, and 130 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].