Pink
Pink is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Refers to the flower or the pale red hue.
Origin and history
Pink originated as an English vocabulary name referring to the flower or the pale red color. Historically used as a masculine given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,089 babies in the United States have been named Pink since 1880. It ranks #3598 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.8 %)
- MS (27.5 %)
- NC (21.3 %)
- SC (16.3 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 223 |
| 1890-1900 | 147 |
| 1900-1910 | 119 |
| 1910-1920 | 180 |
| 1920-1930 | 201 |
| 1930-1940 | 93 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Pink
- Pink Anderson: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Pink was routinely used as a male given name in the United States during the late 1800s.
- Blues musician Pink Anderson helped inspire the first half of the rock band Pink Floyd's name.