Total births
2,187
Boys' name · since 2001
Linkin
Linkin has 2,187 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1765
- among boys today
- 2,187
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Linkin is the #1765 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,187 recorded since 2001.
Social Security Administration records show Linkin recorded 2,187 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #1765 nationally today, ahead of 88% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #1765 among boys today
- 2,187 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Linkin is currently the #1765 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 2,187 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1765
- among boys today
- 2,187
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Linkin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1765
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Linkin was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
191 babies were named Linkin in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Linkin compares
2,187 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Linkin's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Linkin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,187 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 191 | 23 | 22,252 |
Linkin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Linkin's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 191, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Linkin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#1,765
Active since
2001
Linkin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 191
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Linkin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Linkin's strongest decade.
1,111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Linkin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 395
2000s
395 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,111 births
- 2020s
2020s
681 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,111 births (51% of all-time use).
How Linkin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Linkin's total volume
Linkin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Linkin by state
Where Linkin concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 146 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 127 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Utah | | 117 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 104 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 82 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 60 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 41 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 36 | 1.6% |
California share of Linkin's total US births 6.7%
Even split
146 of 2,187 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Linkin appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linkin? ▼
Linkin has been given to 2,187 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1765 as of the latest data. 191 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Linkin most popular? ▼
Linkin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,111 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Linkin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Linkin are California (146 births), Texas (127 births), Utah (117 births).
How long has the name Linkin been used? ▼
Linkin has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Linkin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lincoln, Linwood, Lindsey, Linus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Linkin's data
- Linkin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,111 total births) through the 2020s (681) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Linkins (146 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Linkin
Nearby Names Like Linkin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linkin
Lincoln Boy
#73 104,918 births
Linwood Boy
#6838 12,776 births
Lindsey Boy
#9901 7,735 births
Linus Boy
#1423 5,342 births
Lindsay Boy
5,136 births
Compare Linkin side by side: Linkin vs Lincoln Linkin vs Linwood Linkin vs Lindsey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Linkin
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Axle #1763
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Lloyd #1767
160,990 births · Peak 1918
Shayan #1762
2,296 births · Peak 2024
Percival #1768
1,466 births · Peak 2025
Kodi #1761
3,337 births · Peak 2022
Donnie #1769
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linkin: #1765 Boys' Name - 2,187 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linkin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Linkin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.