Settlement by the lake
Linken is a modern variation of the English surname Lincoln, which originally derived from the Roman-British name Lindum Colonia. The name refers to a colony or settlement established near a pool or lake. While Lincoln is a classic American staple, Linken offers a more contemporary, phonetic spelling that aligns with the popular -en ending trend.
Less common today
Linken isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,938 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
