Linkoln
Meaninglake colony town · English form of Lincoln
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,109 in 2017
16 babies were named Linkoln in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,534 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Linkoln you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Linkoln, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Linkoln would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLinkoln first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #2,109.
- New on the sceneLinkoln wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendLinkoln has slipped 2,534 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLinkoln is an English form of Lincoln, which means “lake colony town”.
About the name Linkoln
Linkoln is a boy name of English origin meaning “lake colony town”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-oln”. US birth records list Linkoln for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 22 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #2,109 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6 | 177,665 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,056 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,792 boys |
Other spellings of Linkoln
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Linkoln
What does the name Linkoln mean?
Linkoln means “lake colony town” in English, as a form of Lincoln.
What is the origin of the name Linkoln?
Linkoln has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Linkoln a boy or girl name?
Linkoln is a boy name.
How popular is the name Linkoln?
Linkoln ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#2,109).