Linken
Every Linken since 2003 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linken
Linken is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,042 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 469 American babies have been named Linken. Its peak came in 2018, when 41 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 Linken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linken year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,042 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,551 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,353 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,341 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,181 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,312 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,419 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,920 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,046 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,061 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,480 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,580 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,264 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,427 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,447 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,185 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,120 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,834 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,812 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,786 |
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| 2003 | 7 | #9,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linken in 2025?
Linken ranked #7,042 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linken?
469 babies have been named Linken in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linken most popular?
Linken peaked in 2018, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Linken a boy or girl name?
Linken is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linken rising or falling?
Linken is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.