UK boy's name
Linkin
Borrowed from the English word "link", suggesting connection or union.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Linkin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Linkin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Linkin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Linkin ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Linkin.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Linkin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Linkin mean?
The given name Linkin has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the word "lincen," meaning "flax." This name was initially used to refer to individuals involved in the cultivation or processing of flax, a plant fiber used for making linen cloth.
During the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century, the name Linkin gained popularity among those associated with the flax trade or related occupations. It was commonly found in areas where flax cultivation and linen production were prevalent, such as the counties of Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
While the name Linkin does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the cultivation of flax and the production of linen were significant industries in ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linkin can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as Lincin and Linchet.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the given name Linkin:
1. Linkin de Wyrcefeld (c. 1190-1260), an English cleric and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1243 to 1260. 2. Linkin Tyndale (1494-1536), an English scholar and Bible translator, best known for his translation of the New Testament into English. 3. Linkin Frobisher (c. 1535-1594), an English explorer and privateer who conducted three voyages to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. 4. Linkin Catesby (1572-1605), an English Catholic conspirator who played a key role in the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt to assassinate King James I of England. 5. Linkin Hooke (1635-1703), an English philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of physics, microscopy, and astronomy.
It is important to note that while the name Linkin has historical roots and has been associated with notable figures throughout history, its usage as a given name has decreased significantly in modern times, with more popular variations such as Lincoln or Linden being preferred.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Linkin over time
The chart below shows babies named Linkin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Linkin, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linkin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Linkin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4744 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Linkin
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Linkin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Linkin in the UK right now?
In 2022, Linkin was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Linkin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Linkin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Linkin?
Borrowed from the English word "link", suggesting connection or union.
How many people are called Linkin in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Linkin across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.