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Lincoln

LINK-ən

Popularity

#2368

falling

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.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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