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Linkon

♂ Boy

Pronounced LINK-un /ˈlɪŋ.kən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Lincoln — from the Roman Lindum Colonia, 'the colony by the pool/lake' (Brittonic lindo, 'a pool', plus Latin colonia, 'a colony')Low

In 30 seconds: The lake colony; the settlement by the pool: Linkon spells Lincoln — 'the lake colony'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Lincoln — from the Roman Lindum Colonia, 'the colony by the pool/lake' (Brittonic lindo, 'a pool', plus Latin colonia, 'a colony')
U.S. rank (2024)#6662 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 295

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820062024

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

Linkon is a spelling of Lincoln — from the Roman Lindum Colonia, 'the colony by the pool/lake' (Brittonic lindo, 'a pool', plus Latin colonia, 'a colony'). It honors President Abraham Lincoln. A crisp, classic name (said 'LINK-un'; nickname Link).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, the-lake-colony at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lincoln comes from the Roman Lindum Colonia, 'the colony by the pool' (Brittonic lindo, 'a pool', plus Latin colonia) — Linkon is a spelling, crisp and classic (honoring President Abraham Lincoln; said 'LINK-un').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lincoln — Latin/Brittonic etymology

Variations

LincolnLinkinLincon

Nicknames

Link

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If you like Linkon…

Lincoln— the standard spelling
Linkin— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linkon mean?

Linkon spells Lincoln — 'the colony by the pool/lake' (from Roman Lindum Colonia).

How do you pronounce Linkon?

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

Is Linkon a boy or girl name?

Linkon is a boy's name.

How popular is Linkon?

Linkon is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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