Lincoln: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the lakeside colony settlement.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #40
- Peak
- #40 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lincoln Means
Lincoln is a boy name of English origin. A child from the lakeside colony settlement.
How Popular Lincoln Is
Lincoln currently ranks #40 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #40 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lincoln
- Lincoln reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #40 in 2020.
- Lincoln has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Lincoln has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Lincoln is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Lincoln
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lincoln
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lincoln.
Questions About Lincoln
What does Lincoln mean?
Lincoln is a boy name of English origin. A child from the lakeside colony settlement.
How popular is Lincoln?
Lincoln currently ranks #40 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #40 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Lincoln come from?
Lincoln comes from English roots. Lincoln reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #40 in 2020.
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