Lincoln
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Lake colony; settlement by the pool
Origin: Latin Lindum Colonia — a Roman settlement by the pool, from Brythonic lindo (lake, pool)
Popularity: Ranked #69 in 2025 with 4,703 babies born.
History: Lincoln carries the weight of one of history's greatest leaders — Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the Union and abolished slavery, is consistently ranked as America's greatest president. The name itself is an ancient Roman-British place name, but in America it is inseparable from its presidential legacy. It entered the U.S. top 100 in the 2000s and surged into the top 50 by the 2010s, part of the presidential-name revival alongside Theodore, Harrison, and Grant. Linc is its cool short form. Few names carry such specific, powerful American historical meaning.
Famous people named Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln (president), Lincoln Burrows (Prison Break)
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Lincoln? About 1 in 697 babies born in 2025 were named Lincoln, or roughly 13.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lincoln
What does the name Lincoln mean?
Lincoln means “Lake colony; settlement by the pool” from Latin Lindum Colonia — a Roman settlement by the pool, from Brythonic lindo (lake, pool) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lincoln?
Lincoln has Latin Lindum Colonia — a Roman settlement by the pool, from Brythonic lindo (lake, pool) origin. The traditional meaning is “Lake colony; settlement by the pool”.
How popular is Lincoln?
Lincoln ranked #69 in 2025 — given to 4,703 babies that year.
When was Lincoln most popular?
Lincoln peaked in 2017 with 8,201 babies registered that year.
Is Lincoln a boy or girl name?
Lincoln is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lincolns in registered births are male.
Is the name Lincoln rising or falling in popularity?
Lincoln has risen 1174 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1243 in 2020 to #69 in 2025.
How long has Lincoln been recorded?
Lincoln appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.