Linkon
A masculine name possibly derived from the surname Lincoln.
Name Census estimates that about 293 living Americans carry the first name Linkon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Linkon today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linkon births was 2018 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linkon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
293
~ 1 in 1,169,810 Americans
Peak year
2018
26 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,662
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Linkon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Linkon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 178 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Linkon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linkon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Linkon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Linkon
The name Linkon is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, specifically from the Old English word "linc," which means "link" or "chain." This suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, endurance, or possibly someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker.
During the Middle Ages, the name Linkon was primarily found in regions of England, particularly in the northern counties. It was often spelled with variations such as "Lincun," "Lincun," or "Lincoin." These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linkon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named "Lincun" who held land in the county of Yorkshire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Linkon. In the 13th century, a prominent English scholar and churchman named Linkon of Huntingdon (c. 1210-1275) wrote several works on history and theology. His most famous work, "Historia Anglorum" (History of the English), chronicled the events in England from the time of the Roman conquest until the reign of King Henry III.
Another notable figure was Sir Linkon de Bathurst (c. 1340-1415), a English knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, particularly during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
During the Renaissance period, Linkon Marlowe (1564-1593) was an influential English playwright and poet. He is best known for his tragedies such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta," which explored themes of ambition, power, and the human condition.
In the 18th century, Linkon Bronte (1770-1861) was a renowned English writer and poet, best known for his novel "Wuthering Heights." The novel, set on the Yorkshire moors, explored themes of passionate love, social class, and the natural world.
Finally, in the 19th century, Linkon Dickens (1812-1870) was one of the most celebrated English novelists of the Victorian era. His works, such as "Oliver Twist," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "Great Expectations," provided insightful commentary on social issues and the human experience, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest authors in English literature.
People
Linkon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linkon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Linkon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linkon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 293 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linkon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,169,810 US residents.
Is Linkon a common name?
We classify Linkon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 295 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linkon most popular?
The single biggest year for Linkon was 2018, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linkon is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Linkon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linkon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.