Dink
Below 5 births
About Dink
Dink is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a nickname for names like Dominic or as a short form of Dinkins. In some contexts, it has been used as a term of endearment for the youngest or smallest child in a family, derived from the notion of something small or 'dinky.' The name has occasional usage in Southern United States communities and has historical presence as a nickname or informal name rather than a formal given name. Dink has a short, punchy quality that gives it a casual, friendly character. While not widely used, its simplicity and distinctive sound offer a unique option for parents seeking an unconventional, brief name with a somewhat playful quality.
Pronounced DINK.
As of October 2026, Dink ranked #4005 for boys in US births in 1955 SSA, peaked at #931 for boys in 1883.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Dink on lists
Famous Dinks
- Austin "Dink" Carroll
Canadian sports journalist
- Ollie "Dink" Johnson
American pianist
- Carroll Ray "Dink" Mothell
American baseball player
- Frank Aloysius "Dink" O'Brien
American baseball player
- Robert Lyman "Dink " Templeton
American track athlete
- Francis "Dink" Trout
American actor
- David "Dink" Widenhouse
American NASCAR driver
Dink in pop culture
- Dink Meeker
character in the Ender's Game series
- "Dink" Dunkin
child detective in the A to Z Mysteries novel series
- Dink Stover
character in stories and novels by Owen Johnson
- Dink
character in the 1931 film "The Champ" and 1953 film "The Clown"
- Dink Jenkins
character in the 2000 film My Dog Skip
- "Dink
the Little Dinosaur," 1980s animated series
- Dink
character on TV's Private Practice
- Dink
character in the animated TV series Cubeez
- "Dink Smallwood
" a role,playing video game and its main character
- Dink
female character in the James Bond film Goldfinger
- Bud Dink
character on animated series Doug
- Dinks
munchkin,like characters in 1987 movie "Spaceballs"