Boy · #3,886 in 2026

Dink

Name: Popularity of the name Dink in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dink, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,886

Peak Rank

#2,280 (1917)

Total Babies

107

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1883

First Year

1955

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2280

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dink

Dink first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 12 Dinks were born — ranking #2,280 that year. As of 2026, Dink ranks #3,886 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 107 Dinks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Dink

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dink is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dinc
Dunk
Dunc
Denk
Dank
Donk
Danke
Donc
Tink
Tinc
Drink
Dick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dink

What does the name Dink mean?

Dink is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1883. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dink in 2026?

In 2026, Dink ranks #3,886 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dink most popular?

Dink reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,280 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Dink a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dink is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dink?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dink include March, Council, Lieutenant. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dink

Dink is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 107 births in the dataset. Dink's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,280. Use the chart and map above to compare Dink's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.