Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Lynken

Name: Popularity of the name Lynken in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lynken, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#6,338 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2023

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#6338

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lynken

Lynken first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 13 Lynkens were born — ranking #6,338 that year. As of 2026, Lynken ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 87 Lynkens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lynken

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lynken is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lincoln
Lincon
Linkin
Lankan
Lancon
Linking
Lincolns
Licon
Langan
Lingam
Longan
Longen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynken

What does the name Lynken mean?

Lynken is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lynken in 2026?

In 2026, Lynken ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lynken most popular?

Lynken reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #6,338 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Lynken a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lynken is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lynken?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lynken include Myrick, Hatim, Arinze. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lynken

Lynken is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 87 births in the dataset. Lynken's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #6,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Lynken's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.