Link
boy name#1571 in 2025Link entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #907 in 1893, ranks #1571 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1893–2025
#1571
rank today
#907
peak (1893)
108
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #907 |
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #2683 |
| 1920s | #3496 |
| 1930s | #3386 |
| 1940s | #2888 |
| 1950s | #3068 |
| 1960s | #2525 |
| 1970s | #3025 |
| 1980s | #6275 |
| 1990s | #8370 |
| 2000s | #5785 |
| 2010s | #1887 |
| 2020s | #1289 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Link has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Link are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Link is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Link in 2025?
- Link ranks #1571 among US boy names in 2025, with 108 babies given the name.
- When was the name Link most popular?
- Link peaked in 1893, reaching #907 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Link with classmates?
- Link will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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