Linkin - A very unique male name
Linkin at a glance
Linkin is ranked #1822 among boy baby names in 2025, with 43 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #1022 and first appeared on the charts in 2006.
- Rank in 2025
- #1822
- Births in 2025
- 43
- Peak year
- 2018 (#1022)
- First appeared
- 2006
- Trend
- #1422 in 2020 → #1822 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 34,100 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (36 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Linkin peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1022.
Famous with this name
Vladislav Linkin
Linkin F
Linkin Visser
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Linkin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Linkin is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #671 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,663.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Linkin is where you live.
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Linkin origin and meaning
Modern (American) — after Linkin Park / respelling of Lincoln
A stylised form of Lincoln that rose with the band Linkin Park, which itself respelled Lincoln Park
Linkin mirrors the spelling of Linkin Park, the band that took its name from a Lincoln Park and changed the spelling so it could own the web domain. Boys named Linkin appeared from 2006, during the band's peak fame, and the name peaked in 2018. Whether each family intends the band or a trendy Lincoln, the spelling itself is the band's invention.
Origin uncertain
Linkin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Linkin, pop culture references for the name Linkin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Linkin
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Lansing / Lansana / Linken /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1822 |
| 2024 | 1986 |
| 2023 | 1696 |
| 2022 | 1685 |
| 2021 | 1536 |
| 2020 | 1422 |
| 2019 | 1467 |
| 2018 | 1022 |
| 2017 | 1389 |
| 2016 | 1697 |
| 2015 | 2275 |
| 2014 | 2175 |
| 2013 | 1747 |
| 2012 | 1717 |
| 2011 | 2277 |
| 2010 | 1746 |
| 2009 | 1570 |
| 2008 | 1714 |
| 2007 | 2249 |
| 2006 | 3595 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 671 |
| Minnesota | 767 |
| Wisconsin | 850 |
| Ohio | 1194 |
| Texas | 1714 |
| New York | 1933 |
| California | 2663 |
Even more about Linkin
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Linkin a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Linkin?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LINK-in · /ˈlɪŋkɪn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Lincoln — The standard name and surname this respells, a separate established name
- Linken — A rarer respelling
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinageSurname
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Linkin for Lincoln's solid sound with a rock-band edge. It has been falling since 2018, tracking the fashion rather than the president.
Worth knowing
- Most hearers will think of Linkin Park first, Lincoln second
- Will be corrected to Lincoln on paperwork for life
