Lynk

A boy's name of Old English origin with 118 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#8686 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Lynk is a boy's baby name, a modern spelling variant of Link of Old English origin, meaning 'enclosure' or evoking connection between people and places. It also gained pop culture recognition from the hero of Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series, giving it a gaming-generation cool factor.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lynk's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Lynk follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lynk's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

#8686

Current Rank

118

Total births

Since 2007

2016

Peak year

12 births

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Popularity Over Time

Lynk has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

First appeared: 2007Peak: 2016 (12 births)Current: #8686

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lynk
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	46	#8604	▼
2010s	58	#9395	▲
2000s	14	#10662	—

The Story of Lynk

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Lynk is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Lynk are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.

How rare is Lynk?

Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lynk — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 58 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Lynk by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 2007–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lynk
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	9	#8686	0
2023	9	#8657	+2 (28.6%)
2022	7	#10441	-3 (-30.0%)
2021	10	#7924	-1 (-9.1%)
2020	11	#7310	+4 (57.1%)
2019	7	#10403	-2 (-22.2%)
2018	9	#8571	0
2017	9	#8566	-3 (-25.0%)
2016	12	#6979	+5 (71.4%)
2015	7	#10213	-1 (-12.5%)
2012	8	#9384	+2 (33.3%)
2010	6	#11649	0
2009	6	#11904	-2 (-25.0%)
2007	8	#9419	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynk a boy's or girl's name?

Lynk is primarily a boy's name.

When was Lynk most popular?

Lynk reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 12 births that year. It is currently ranked #8686 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Lynk?

Lynk is currently ranked #8686 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 118 babies since 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024