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Pronounced LINK /lΙͺΕk/Low
Meaning: A link, connection; short for LincolnLow
In 30 seconds: Link is a clean one-syllable name meaning a link in a chain or a short form of Lincoln. Made broadly known as the name of the hero of the Legend of Zelda video game franchise, it has a clean, modern quality.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA link, connection; short for Lincoln
U.S. rank (2025)#1579 β Falling
2025 U.S. births108 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β 2,688
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Link is an Old English word meaning a ring of a chain or a connection, and also serves as a short form of Lincoln (from Celtic meaning lake colony). As a given name it is modern.
Link is used in the United States as a bold, short name with gaming and pop culture associations.
Did you know? Link (originally named after Bob Dylan's real surname Zimmerman's nickname) is the silent protagonist of Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series β the most iconic fantasy adventure video game character of the last 40 years.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
LincolnLincLynk
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
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Link Wray (1929-2005)American rock guitarist famed for the instrumental "Rumble"
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Link Neal (1978-)American YouTuber and comedian, half of the duo Rhett & Link
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Frequently Asked
What does Link mean?
A link, connection; short for Lincoln
How do you pronounce Link?
Link is pronounced LINK.
What is the origin of Link?
Link comes from English.
What names are similar to Link?
Similar names include lincoln, loch, kai.