Lincoln
LINK-ən
Popularity
#2368
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
102,155
Peak Year
#8,441 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Lincoln is an English surname-turned-first name, meaning 'town by the pool'. It gained popularity due to President Abraham Lincoln.
Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States.
Lincoln Chafee
American politician, former Governor of Rhode Island
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