Lynk

♂ Boy

Pronounced LINK /ˈlɪŋk/High

Meaning: A spelling of Link — from the English word link, 'a connection; a ring of a chain; a bond'; also a short form of Lincoln ('the lake colony'); a word-name; routes layered; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A connection; a bond: Lynk spells Link. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Link — from the English word link, 'a connection; a ring of a chain; a bond'; also a short form of Lincoln ('the lake colony'); a word-name; routes layered; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8686 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lynk is a spelling of Link — from the English word link, 'a connection; a ring of a chain; a bond'; also a short form of Lincoln ('the lake colony'); a word-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'LINK').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/short name. Rare in this form, a-connection at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Link is the English word 'a connection; a ring of a chain; a bond' (also a short form of Lincoln) — Lynk is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LINK').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Link — word-name; routes layered

Variations

LinkLincLynck

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Link— the standard spelling

Lincoln— a name it shortens

Kingston— a sound-neighbor short word/name

Jett— a fellow short word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynk mean?

Lynk spells Link — English 'a connection; a bond' (also short for Lincoln); the routes are layered. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Lynk?

It's said LINK /ˈlɪŋk/ — one syllable.

Is Lynk a boy or girl name?

Lynk is a boy's name.

How popular is Lynk?

Lynk is a very rare name in the U.S.