Lincoln
Lincoln first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2017, when 8,202 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,703.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lincoln popular?
Rising Lincoln has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 33,535 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52,017 | |
| 2000s | 8,804 | |
| 1990s | 1,693 | |
| 1980s | 1,158 | |
| 1970s | 1,318 | |
| 1960s | 1,260 | |
| 1950s | 818 | |
| 1940s | 845 | |
| 1930s | 852 | |
| 1920s | 1,302 | |
| 1910s | 905 | |
| 1900s | 176 | |
| 1890s | 141 | |
| 1880s | 94 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lincoln mean?
An English place name, from Roman Lindum Colonia, “colony by the pool.” Borne by a US president.
Nicknames for Lincoln
- Linc
- Link
Variants & spellings
- Lincon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lincoln mean?
Lincoln means Lake colony. An English place name, from Roman Lindum Colonia, “colony by the pool.” Borne by a US president.
What is the origin of the name Lincoln?
Lincoln is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Lincoln?
Lincoln is pronounced “LINK-un.”
Is Lincoln a boy or a girl name?
Lincoln is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lincoln a popular name right now?
Lincoln has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Lincoln?
In 2025, Lincoln ranked #69 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lincoln most popular?
Lincoln was most popular in 2017, when about 8,202 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Lincoln?
Common nicknames for Lincoln include Linc, Link.
What names are similar to Lincoln?
Names similar to Lincoln include Hudson, Weston, Carson, Grayson.
What names go well with Lincoln?
English names that pair well with Lincoln include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.