Lincoln
Boy name · Old english · pronounced LINK-un
Verified name
What does Lincoln mean?
Lake settlement
Origin and language
Old english, Brythonic
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 69 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 302 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Linc, Link
Variant: Lyncoln
Related: Landon, Linton
Using Lincoln across cultures
American presidential hero name.
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