How Many People Are Named Link?
Complete statistics for the name Link: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Link is a very rare male name, with only 2,348 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 140,555 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 2,580 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Link Through the Generations
Link peaked in popularity in 2022 with 204 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of those named Link is 23, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. With 1,985 under-30s, 236 aged 30-60, and 359 over 60, it's clear that while the name is gaining traction, it's still relatively uncommon across all age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Link's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Link
How Many People Have the Name Link?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,010 people in the United States currently share the name Link. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,776 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Link a Common or Rare Name?
Link is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Link Mean?
Link means "creative variant of Lin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Link in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Link Most Popular?
The name Link reached peak popularity in 2022, with 204 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Link?
Approximately 21,010 people named Link live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,010. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,776 Americans.
Is Link a rare name?
Link is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,776 Americans has this name.
What does the name Link mean?
Link means "creative variant of Lin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Link more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Link are male and 0% are female.
When was Link most popular?
Link peaked in 2022 with 204 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.