Link
Link is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bank, ridge, or connecting element.
Origin and history
Link is an English name originally derived from a topographic surname referring to a bank, ridge, or sand dune. In modern culture, it is strongly associated with the heroic protagonist of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda video game franchise. In recent years, it has seen increased adoption as a given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,689 babies in the United States have been named Link since 1880. It ranks #2499 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1120.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.6 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- UT (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 55 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 138 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,011 |
| 2020-2029 | 916 |
Famous people named Link
- Link Wray: Guitarist, Songwriter
- Link Neal: Internet Personality, Comedian
Fun facts
- Before its modern pop-culture association, Link originated as an Old English topographic name for someone who lived near a ridge or bank of land.
- The name's popularity as a given name has grown alongside the lasting cultural impact of 'The Legend of Zelda' video game series introduced in 1986.