Brink
Pronunciation: [ br-IHNGK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Brink is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-IHNGK.
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Brink first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 28 babies have been named Brink in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brink is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,993 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,993
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Brink
Brink is a boy name .
Brink is currently ranked #41,993 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brink include Bri, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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