A connection or a person from the bank
As a given name, Link is primarily a short form of Lincoln, an English surname meaning 'lake colony.' It also functions as a word name symbolizing a connection or bond. In modern pop culture, it is heavily associated with the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda video game series.
About 108 boys were named Link in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The legendary hero of Hyrule · The Legend of Zelda
The teenage heartthrob and dancer · Hairspray
YouTube personality and co-host of Good Mythical Morning
The same feel as Link — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
