Linc

Pronunciation: [ l-IHNGK ]

Linc is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,051 in the US.

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Meaning & Origin

Linc is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHNGK.

Parents who love the name Linc often also consider Emily, Addicus, Dayshawn .

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Historical Record

Linc first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.

Over 199 babies have been named Linc in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Linc is past its peak , currently ranked #9,051 for boy names in the US .

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#9,051
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Peaked 1964 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#9,051
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Lincoln #73 Link #1419 Linus #1423 Linden #1551 Linkin #1767 Lino #2166 Linkoln #4317

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Emily Boy Latin Aemilius Addicus Boy Greek Dayshawn Boy American creative Suren Boy Persian Xaviar Boy Basque Cotton Boy Arabic (qutun) via English Modell Boy German Abigail Boy Hebrew

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Latin Aemilius origin

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"man of Athens, learned one"

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Dayshawn Boy

American creative origin

"bright day of grace"

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Suren Boy

Persian origin

"powerful, heroic"

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Basque origin

"New house; bright"

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Cotton Boy

Arabic (qutun) via English origin

"cotton plant, soft white fiber"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Linc

Is Linc a boy or girl name?
Linc is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Linc?
Linc is pronounced l-IHNGK.
How popular is the name Linc?
Linc is currently ranked #9051 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Linc a common or rare name?
Linc is an uncommon name, ranked #9051 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Linc?
Linc pairs well with Emily, Addicus, Dayshawn, Suren in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Linc?
Related spellings include Lincoln, Link, Linus, Linden.

About the Name Linc

Linc is a boy name .

Linc is currently ranked #9,051 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Linc include Lincoln, Link, Linus, Linden, Linkin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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