Boy · #4,040 in 2026

Lank

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

Current Rank

#4,040

Peak Rank

#4,201 (1926)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1926

First Year

1960

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#4201

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lank

Lank first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 5 Lanks were born — ranking #4,201 that year. As of 2026, Lank ranks #4,040 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Lanks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lank

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

Lanc
Link
Lunk
Linc
Linke
Lonk
Lenk
Lync
Lnk
Lynk
Linck
Linq

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lank

What does the name Lank mean?

Lank is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lank in 2026?

In 2026, Lank ranks #4,040 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lank most popular?

Lank reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #4,201 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Lank a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lank?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lank include Albany, Alco, Alphones. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lank

Lank is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Lank's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #4,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Lank'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.