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Linkyn

♀ Girl

Pronounced LINK-in /ˈlɪŋk.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lincoln, an English place/surname from 'lake colony' (Roman Lindum Colonia). Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, a lean we flag plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname spelling: Linkyn respells Lincoln, 'lake colony' (said 'LINK-in'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name — we flag the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of Lincoln, an English place/surname from 'lake colony' (Roman Lindum Colonia). Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, a lean we flag plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11759 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020132023

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

Linkyn is a modern respelling of Lincoln, 'lake colony.' It is overwhelmingly a boy's name; here it is used for a girl, a cross-sex lean we flag plainly — rare in this spelling (said 'LINK-in').

For girls it appears very rarely, against heavy boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Linkyn respells Lincoln ('lake colony,' from Roman Lindum Colonia) — a surname name that is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, a lean we flag plainly (said 'LINK-in').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Linkyn — Lincoln respelling; 'lake colony'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

LincolnLinkinLincolyn

Nicknames

LinkLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linkyn mean?

Linkyn respells Lincoln, an English name from 'lake colony' (Lindum Colonia).

How do you pronounce Linkyn?

It's said LINK-in /ˈlɪŋk.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Linkyn a boy or girl name?

Linkyn is used here for a girl, but it is overwhelmingly a boy's name — we flag the lean.

How popular is Linkyn?

Linkyn is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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