Lynken is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Leamhnachan', which means 'little lawn' or 'green meadow'. It was originally a surname but has since evolved into a given name for males. The name gained popularity in the late 19th century and has since been used occasionally, particularly in Scotland and areas with Scottish influence.
The name Lynken experienced varying popularity from 2011 to 2021, with a significant spike in 2017 (13 births) and consistently high numbers in recent years (10 births each in 2020 and 2021). However, there was a notable dip in 2014 when no births were recorded. Overall, Lynken has seen a total of 87 births over the specified period.