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The baby name Link is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪŋk/ ("LINK").

Link is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /lɪŋk/ ("LINK")

What is the meaning of the name Link ?

The baby name Link is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪŋk/ ("LINK").

Link is English in Origin.

Link is an English surname-turned-given name with multiple roots. As a byname in medieval Britain, it could identify a link-boy who carried a “link” (torch) to light city streets, from Middle English linke, likely via French lin “flax” for tow torches. It also overlaps with the noun link “chain ring,” from Norse/Low German sources, yielding the sense of connection. In German-speaking areas, the surname Link arose from link/links, meaning “left(-handed),” sometimes marking a physical trait. Variant spellings include Lynk, Linck, and the nickname form Linc.

In contemporary use, Link functions as a brisk, modern first name, often as a short form of Lincoln (“pool/lake colony,” from Brittonic lindo + Latin colonia). Its profile rose markedly after 1986 through the heroic video-game character Link in The Legend of Zelda series, reinforcing adventurous, steadfast associations. The name is used for boys most often but appears unisex. Depending on origin, Link can mean “torch-bearer,” “connector,” “left-handed,” or carry Lincoln’s “settlement by the lake” sense.

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Famous people with the name Link

Link Wray Musician · Born 1929 · United States Link Wray was a groundbreaking musician from the United States, best known for his influential guitar work in the rock and roll genre. He is most famous for his instrumental hit 'Rumble', which showcased his innovative use of distortion and power chords. Born in 1929, Wray's music left a lasting impact on the rock scene.

Link – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #175 4 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #176 7 1,509
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
TW Boys 0 #229 13 7,111
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
Canada Boys 2024 #292 15 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
CN Boys 0 #303 17 9,639
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
GH Boys 0 #356 6 8,138
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Boys 2021 #382 6 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #493 13 12,621
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
HK Boys 0 #506 22 12,905
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BD Boys 0 #567 10 10,045
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
CL Boys 0 #647 19 13,390
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
BR Boys 0 #740 12 12,213
United States Boys 2024 #763 130 7,044
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
PE Boys 0 #856 23 14,506
EG Boys 0 #857 30 15,035
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
CO Boys 0 #892 29 15,656
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #917 14 5,610
MX Boys 0 #919 64 16,355
Germany Boys 0 #929 24 5,697
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
NL Boys 0 #938 14 5,873
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,066 13 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,074 38 25,439
MA 0 #1,109 20 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
DZ 0 #1,142 35 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,437 35 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,597 18 28,008

Link is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
France
AE

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People also ask about Link

Link is predominantly a boy's name.
Link is a one syllable name, pronounced /lɪŋk/ ("LINK").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Linc, Linky and Lincoln.
Across languages, Link has these equivalents: Lincoln (full name), Linc (diminutive).
Yes — Link ranked #176 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Link ranks highest in Sweden (#176 in 2022).
Link's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #797 in 2014 to #763 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Link are in our database, including Link Wray (Musician).