Linkin
Linkin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town by the pool; lake colony.
Origin and history
Linkin is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Lincoln, an Old English surname and place name. It gained visibility in the 2000s partly due to the popularity of the American rock band Linkin Park. In the United States, it is used as an alternative contemporary spelling for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,187 babies in the United States have been named Linkin since 1880. It ranks #2762 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1284.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.6 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- UT (11.7 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- IN (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,111 |
| 2020-2029 | 681 |
Nicknames
Link, Linc
Fun facts
- The spelling was heavily popularized in modern culture by the rock band Linkin Park.
- It derives from the Old English name Lincoln, combining Brythonic 'lindo' (lake) and Latin 'colonia' (colony).