Total births
1,089
Boys' name · since 1880
Pink
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,089 babies named Pink, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,089
- total births
- 1880–1961
- years on record
- 1880s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Pink sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,089 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Pink recorded 1,089 times among boys since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1880s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1961.
- 1,089 total births
- 1880–1961 years on record
- 1880s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,089 boys have been named Pink since 1880, peaking in the 1880s, last recorded in 1961.
- 1,089
- total births
- 1880–1961
- years on record
- 1880s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1880s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Pink was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
31 babies were named Pink in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Pink's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pink's SSA record in two at 1919 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pink at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Pink popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1961
- Peak year (1919)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Pink popularity over time - girls
38 total births recorded since 1881 (Pink as girls' name)
Pink by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1880s was Pink's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Pink births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
223 births
- 1890s
1890s
147 births
- 1900s
1900s
119 births
- 1910s
1910s
180 births
- 1920s
1920s
201 births
- 1930s
1930s
93 births
- 1940s 69
1940s
69 births
- 1950s 52
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1880s at 223 births (20% of all-time use).
How Pink compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Pink's total volume
Pink vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Pink by state
Where Pink concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Pink's total US births 2.1%
Even split
23 of 1,089 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pink? ▼
1,089 babies have been named Pink since 1880. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1919 with 31 births.
When was Pink most popular? ▼
Pink was most popular in the 1880s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Pink most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pink are Texas (23 births), Mississippi (22 births), North Carolina (17 births).
How long has the name Pink been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pink since 1880 -- 82 years through the most recent 1961 data.
What names are similar to Pink? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pinchas, Pinchus, Pinkney, Pinchos, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pink's data
- Pink's decade-level peak was the 1880s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Pinks (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pink
Nearby Names Like Pink
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pink
Pinchas Boy
#2616 1,199 births
Pinchus Boy
#4371 708 births
Pinkney Boy
531 births
Pinchos Boy
#6989 387 births
Pinches Boy
#7175 103 births
Compare Pink side by side: Pink vs Pinchas Pink vs Pinchus Pink vs Pinkney
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–1961 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pink: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,089 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pink. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pink draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.