Linkin
Every Linkin since 2001 — 2,187 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linkin
Linkin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,642 in 2025 with 103 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 2,187 American babies have been named Linkin. Its peak came in 2018, when 191 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Linkin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linkin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1,642 |
| 2024 | 94 | #1,759 |
| 2023 | 115 | #1,534 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,646 |
| 2021 | 125 | #1,447 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,304 |
| 2019 | 139 | #1,318 |
| 2018 | 191 | #1,062 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1,290 |
| 2016 | 113 | #1,509 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1,712 |
| 2014 | 92 | #1,676 |
| 2013 | 87 | #1,703 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1,724 |
| 2011 | 79 | #1,818 |
| 2010 | 90 | #1,706 |
| 2009 | 97 | #1,634 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1,626 |
| 2007 | 76 | #1,886 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,723 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,140 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,205 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,952 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,422 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linkin in 2025?
Linkin ranked #1,642 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 103 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linkin?
2,187 babies have been named Linkin in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linkin most popular?
Linkin peaked in 2018, when 191 newborns received the name.
Is Linkin a boy or girl name?
Linkin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linkin rising or falling?
Linkin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.