Lincoln
Lincoln is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town by the pool.
Origin and history
Lincoln originated as an English surname derived from a place name, ultimately referencing the Roman settlement of Lindum Colonia. It gained widespread popularity in the United States as a given name honoring President Abraham Lincoln. Today, it is a well-established modern classic for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
104,918 babies in the United States have been named Lincoln since 1880. It ranks #304 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #53.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.3 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 94 |
| 1890-1900 | 141 |
| 1900-1910 | 176 |
| 1910-1920 | 905 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,302 |
| 1930-1940 | 852 |
| 1940-1950 | 845 |
| 1950-1960 | 818 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,260 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,318 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,158 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,693 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,804 |
| 2010-2019 | 52,017 |
| 2020-2029 | 33,535 |
Famous people named Lincoln
- Lincoln Chafee: Politician, Governor
- Lincoln Stephens: Entrepreneur, Media Executive
Nicknames
Linc
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Celtic word 'lindo' meaning lake or pool and the Latin 'colonia' meaning settlement.
- Its surge in adoption as a given name in the United States was largely inspired by Abraham Lincoln.