What does the name Lincoln mean?

The name Lincoln means "Lake settlement, a US president".

What is the origin of the name Lincoln?

Lincoln is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 4,567 babies were named Lincoln in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Lincoln is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 4,567 ↘

All-Time Total: 99,770

Peak Year: 2017

Lincoln is of Old English origin, derived from the words "lindo," meaning "lake," and "colonia," meaning "colony" or "settlement."

Boy names closely related to Lincoln

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Girl names closely related to Lincoln

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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