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Linken

♂ Boy

Pronounced LINK-un /ˈlɪŋ.kən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Lincoln — from an English place, 'the lake/pool colony' (Celtic lindo, 'pool/lake', + Latin colonia, 'colony'); we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The lake/pool colony: Linken spells Lincoln. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Lincoln — from an English place, 'the lake/pool colony' (Celtic lindo, 'pool/lake', + Latin colonia, 'colony'); we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7511 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 457

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Linken is a spelling of Lincoln — from an English place, 'the lake/pool colony' (Celtic lindo, 'pool/lake', + Latin colonia, 'colony'; made famous by President Abraham Lincoln; we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'LINK-un'; nickname Link).

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, the-lake-colony at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lincoln comes from an English place, 'the lake/pool colony' (Celtic lindo, 'pool/lake', + Latin colonia, 'colony'; the city of Lincoln) — Linken is a spelling, crisp and modern (we note the place; said 'LINK-un').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lincoln — place noted

Variations

LincolnLinkinLincon

Nicknames

Link

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linken mean?

Linken spells Lincoln — English 'the lake/pool colony'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Linken?

It's said LINK-un /ˈlɪŋ.kən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Linken a boy or girl name?

Linken is a boy's name.

How popular is Linken?

Linken is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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