Lincoln

The name Lincoln means 'lake colony' or 'settlement by the pool,' reflecting the geographical characteristic of Lincoln, England, where a pool of water was nearby the Roman colony established there.

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Lincoln is of Old English origin and it is a habitational name that originally denoted someone from the city of Lincoln in England. The city's name derived from the Latin name 'Lindum Colonia.'

  • Popularity: 104th
  • Babies named Lincoln in the US in 2023:
    Female: 89
    Male: 4842
  • Nicknames: Link, Linc, Lenny, Lonnie, Lee.
  • Full Names: Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln Alexander, Lincoln Burrows, Lincoln Clay, Lincoln Diaz.
  • Famous Namesakes: Abraham Lincoln-President, Lincoln Alexander-Politician, Lincoln Younes-Actor, Lincoln Steffens-Journalist, Lincoln Brewster-Musician.
  • Gender: Traditionally used as a masculine name but has seen some gender-neutral adoption in contemporary times.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Lincoln is associated with the number 5. The number five is symbolic of freedom, adventure, and change. People with this name number tend to be versatile, curious and driven toward discovering new experiences.

Lincoln has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States over the past two decades, reaching the top 50 names for boys in recent years. Its resurgence is partly due to the reverence for historical figure Abraham Lincoln.

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