Will my child share the name Link with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Link per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Link in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Link becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Link is declining: down 941 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #1,688 in 2021.

Is Link a good choice for a distinctive name?

Link is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Link a popular baby name in the United States?

Link does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Link is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Link in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Link

Link has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 366 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1688 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2013.

Link is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Link in their class.