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Linkin
Pronounced LIHNG-kuhn /ˈlɪŋ.kən/Medium
Meaning: LakeMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
The name reworks Lincoln, whose roots point back to a place by a lake or pool, into a simpler spelling that matches how it sounds. As a recent invention the spelling itself has no deep past, though the Lincoln it draws on does. It reads as contemporary and informal.
Lincoln, the form behind it, is carried by writer Lincoln Child and actor Lincoln Younes. Linkin keeps that sound while trading the historical spelling for a streamlined one.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Lincoln Younes (1992–present)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
- ★Lincoln Child (1957–present)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Linkin mean?
Linkin is usually explained as meaning 'lake' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Linkin?
It's commonly said LIHNG-kuhn /ˈlɪŋ.kən/.
Is Linkin a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Linkin is used as a boy name.
How popular is Linkin?
In 2024, Linkin ranked #1765 in the U.S. for boys, with 93 births recorded.