The nameLincoln
Lincoln is the name of an English city and the surname of Abraham Lincoln. It is a popular boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English place name and surname
Meaning
Lincoln comes from the Latin Lindum Colonia, from the Brittonic lindo, "pool, lake", and the Latin colonia, "settlement".
Origin
English place name and surname.
History
Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, made the name a symbol of American history. It has been in the American top 100 since 2013 and reached 40th place in 2020.
Famous people named Lincoln
- Lincoln Steffens, journalist
- Lincoln Kirstein, co-founder of New York City Ballet
Popularity of the name Lincoln
Lincoln in the United States
Lincoln was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 53,183 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Lincoln. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Lincoln in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 5,886 births a year on average, against 7,424 in the five years before.
Lincoln in the United Kingdom
Lincoln was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,673 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Lincoln. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Lincoln in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 232 births a year on average, against 487 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Lincoln
Names from the same generation as Lincoln, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lincoln mean?
Lincoln comes from the Latin Lindum Colonia, from the Brittonic lindo, "pool, lake", and the Latin colonia, "settlement".
What is the origin of the name Lincoln?
English place name and surname.
Is Lincoln a girl's or a boy's name?
Lincoln is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lincoln?
In 2024, Lincoln was the 73rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 4,567 births.
What are good sibling names for Lincoln?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Scarlett, Kinsley, Harper and Penelope for a sister, Greyson, Grayson, Jameson and Everett for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lincoln?
Lincoln Steffens, journalist; Lincoln Kirstein, co-founder of New York City Ballet.