Lincoln
English boy's name meaning “lake colony”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- lake colony
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #64
- Born in 2023
- 4,863
Meaning & origin
Lincoln is an English place name meaning 'lake colony', from the Roman Lindum Colonia. President Abraham Lincoln made it a first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Lincoln ranked #64 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,863 US boys were given the name Lincoln.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #41 in 2018
“Unranked” means Lincoln was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Linc
Lincoln: frequently asked questions
What does the name Lincoln mean?
Lincoln is a English name meaning "lake colony". Lincoln is an English place name meaning 'lake colony', from the Roman Lindum Colonia. President Abraham Lincoln made it a first name.
Where does the name Lincoln come from?
Lincoln is of English origin. Lincoln is an English place name meaning 'lake colony', from the Roman Lindum Colonia. President Abraham Lincoln made it a first name.
Is Lincoln a boy or a girl name?
Lincoln is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Lincoln?
In 2023, 4,863 US boys were given the name Lincoln.
Is Lincoln a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Lincoln ranked #64 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Lincoln?
Common nicknames for Lincoln include Linc.