Rising since 2014, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Lynk since 2007
Babies named Lynk per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Lynk is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, given to boys. It saw its highest usage in 2020, reflecting a trend toward unique respellings of familiar words. As of 2025, the name ranks 9,714, with approximately 1 in 244,011 boys receiving it. Its trajectory has been rising since 2014, though it remains rare. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a respelling of Link or a variant of Lincoln. Lynk has not yet appeared in any state-level top name lists, indicating its niche appeal.
Lynk is a modern respelling of Link, itself derived from the English word for a connecting element. It may also be a variant of Lincoln, using the trendy -ynk suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 2000s, reflecting contemporary preferences for unique spellings and word names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Link
Sibling names for Lynk
Names that share Lynk's style, for a brother or sister.
