Lincoln Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Lincoln

• Lincoln Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: lin-k(in)
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Lincoln Name Meaning

A rugged name with presidential polish, Lincoln has been moving and grooving on the charts in recent years. An English name meaning “lake colony”, Lincoln is the new Landon, wearing well on today’s playgrounds.

Lincoln has enviable historical significance, as President Lincoln is best known for abolishing slavery and helping heal the divide of the Civil War, a wonderful association for any name. A name with natural charisma and leadership qualities, it’s no surprise that parents are loving Lincoln.

While widely well-known, Lincoln manages to fly under the radar in many ways, avoiding the trendy feel often associated with other names. He fits in the surname style seen in Jackson and Carter, but avoids feeling timestamped or overused.

Lincoln has an adventurous side that is perfect for a little boy on the move, free of the stuffy feel often found in other surname choices. He also has the super cool nickname of Link, a word name find that fits in with Chase and Dash. At the same time, Lincoln works just as nicely on an adult, not at all juvenile.

A versatile pick for today’s little one, Lincoln has a lot to offer. He’s presidential yet playful and rugged yet stately.

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Lincoln Name Popularity

How popular is the name Lincoln? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	779	9	0.0018%
1913	772	12	0.0021%
1914	571	42	0.006%
1915	687	39	0.0043%
1916	575	62	0.0064%
1917	569	73	0.0073%
1918	631	58	0.0054%
1919	670	50	0.0048%
1920	685	51	0.0046%
1921	681	55	0.0048%
1922	692	53	0.0048%
1923	594	75	0.0067%
1924	526	108	0.0093%
1925	567	84	0.0074%
1926	545	89	0.0081%
1927	656	58	0.0052%
1928	573	77	0.0072%
1929	666	50	0.0048%
1930	755	35	0.0034%
1931	592	64	0.0065%
1932	682	45	0.0046%
1933	638	47	0.005%
1934	683	42	0.0043%
1935	850	22	0.0023%
1936	797	26	0.0027%
1937	867	20	0.002%
1938	851	22	0.0021%
1939	851	21	0.0021%
1940	986	14	0.0013%
1941	673	45	0.004%
1942	746	37	0.0029%
1943	758	36	0.0028%
1944	766	31	0.0025%
1945	806	26	0.0021%
1946	895	23	0.0016%
1947	796	39	0.0023%
1948	1,051	15	0.0009%
1949	854	31	0.0019%
1950	866	27	0.0017%
1951	968	21	0.0012%
1952	752	47	0.0027%
1953	822	38	0.0021%
1954	1,013	20	0.0011%
1955	856	36	0.002%
1956	1,088	17	0.0009%
1957	940	28	0.0015%
1958	1,016	22	0.0012%
1959	1,074	19	0.001%
1960	954	27	0.0014%
1961	743	61	0.0032%
1962	695	78	0.0042%
1963	630	110	0.0061%
1964	608	122	0.0069%
1965	703	66	0.004%
1966	757	50	0.0032%
1967	807	42	0.0028%
1968	1,144	14	0.0009%
1969	841	44	0.0029%
1970	711	87	0.0055%
1971	667	105	0.007%
1972	729	74	0.0054%
1973	934	34	0.0026%
1974	822	54	0.0042%
1975	764	69	0.0054%
1976	749	76	0.0059%
1977	758	75	0.0056%
1978	985	35	0.0026%
1979	1,159	25	0.0018%
1980	1,024	36	0.0025%
1981	913	51	0.0035%
1982	895	56	0.0037%
1983	897	52	0.0035%
1984	890	57	0.0038%
1985	892	56	0.0037%
1986	1,124	32	0.0021%
1987	857	71	0.0047%
1988	965	58	0.0037%
1989	1,012	59	0.0037%
1990	946	75	0.0045%
1991	886	91	0.0056%
1992	845	102	0.0064%
1993	833	113	0.0072%
1994	797	125	0.0081%
1995	796	128	0.0085%
1996	991	78	0.0052%
1997	975	86	0.0058%
1998	939	102	0.0068%
1999	801	144	0.0096%
2000	740	183	0.012%
2001	621	262	0.0174%
2002	614	283	0.0189%
2003	567	350	0.023%
2004	547	378	0.0248%
2005	483	473	0.0309%
2006	299	1,088	0.0695%
2007	224	1,644	0.1042%
2008	211	1,808	0.117%
2009	187	2,003	0.134%
2010	198	1,854	0.1287%
2011	177	2,149	0.1508%
2012	132	2,905	0.2039%
2013	95	4,033	0.2833%
2014	87	4,816	0.3306%
2015	66	5,992	0.4118%
2016	50	7,114	0.4934%
2017	41	8,146	0.5836%
2018	40	7,368	0.5363%
2019	41	7,432	0.549%
2020	41	6,804	0.5345%
2021	45	6,653	0.5442%
2022	56	5,439	0.4123%
2023	64	4,863	0.3757%

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Names Like Lincoln

If you like Lincoln, you’ll love these other names like Lincoln.

What names are diminutives of Lincoln?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Lincoln sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Lincoln, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Linc	Lake colony	English
Link	Connection	English

What names sound like Lincoln?

If you like how Lincoln sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Lincoln.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Lindlea	Linden tree meadow	English
Lindlee	Linden tree meadow	English
Lindley	Linden tree meadow	English
Lindly	Linden tree meadow	English
Lindsay	Lincoln's marsh; island of linden trees	English
Lindsee	Lincoln's marsh; island of linden trees	English
Lindsey	Lincoln's marsh; island of linden trees	English
Linleigh	Flax meadow	English
Linton	Flax settlement	English
Linwood	Linden tree valley	English
Lyndon	Linden tree hill	English
Lynley	Flax field	English

What names are similar to Lincoln?

Find a name that’s like Lincoln, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender

Colton	Charcoal settlement	English
Davis	Son of David	English
Ford	River crossing	English
Hudson	Son of Hudd	English
Jackson	Son of Jack	English
Landon	Long hill	English
Logan	Small hollow	Scottish
Reagan	Little king	Gaelic
Roman	One from Rome	Latin
Weston	West town	English

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Siblings of Lincoln

Mamas with kids named Lincoln also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Graham	Gravelled homestead	English
Finnley	Fair-haired courageous one	Irish
Eliana	My God has answered	Hebrew
Hadassah	Myrtle tree	Hebrew
Simon	He has heard	Hebrew

Ingrid	Ing's beauty	Scandinavian
Ellyana
Davis	Son of David	English
Beckett	Bee cottage	English

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24 Comments

1. Cala Jun 20 at 9:48 am

   I like that the name Lincoln is unique, I didn’t want a name that’s more popular right now because I didn’t want him going to school with a bunch of other kids with the same name. We actually had mostly settled on a different name that is currently more popular right now (Noah) up until the last few weeks before he was born. But then my husband (a history nerd) was desperately trying anything to get our 3 year old son to sleep one night, so he started listing all of the presidents in order, just to be goofy. And when he got to Abraham Lincoln, I kind of stopped and said “Lincoln.” I like the name for more than just the historical element, but I think it’s an added plus! We are nicknaming him “Link” and we both also love that as a nickname!! My son and I both have 4 letter names and then my husband is Anthony but goes by Tony (another 4 letter name), so with the nickname Link, he also has a 4 letter name. So we have a Luca and a Link, and we love that they both have “L” names. We also waited until he was born to make the official decision between Noah and Link, and we agreed that Lincoln/Link just fits!

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2. Mallorie Jan 14 at 12:02 pm

   Lincoln was my great grandpa’s name and has been my chosen “boy name” since I was 15. It’s so special being a family name!

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3. Amy Jan 25 at 4:37 pm

   I’m sorry but all I think of when hearing this name is Abe Lincoln.

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4. Grace Jul 24 at 11:05 am

   It just came to me one day, and the meaning fit what I wanted.

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5. Brandi May 23 at 10:02 am

   My husband and I heard the name in a TV show early in marriage and both loved it.

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6. Morgan Mar 19 at 2:24 pm

   Love it because it was classic but not over used. Great nickname and namesake.

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7. Amanda May 24 at 8:06 am

   I liked Lincoln because it felt unique and old school (Honest Abe) with opportunity to be fun and modern with the nickname Linc.

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8. Jacqueline May 1 at 10:14 am

   We choose the name afte much back and forth due to my husband’s family having a thing for “L” middle names I couldn’t find a first name I loved for Lincoln though so we decided on it standing in the first name place.

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9. Natalee Mar 7 at 10:09 am

   We loved this traditional name

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10. Ashley Mar 1 at 10:24 am

    I chose the name because I heard it on a show and instantly fell in love. I said if I ever had another boy, that would be his name. I am very much in love with his name and wouldn’t change it.

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    • Sophie May 17 at 2:45 pm

      Prison break? Great show and a great name!

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11. Heather Jan 29 at 11:43 pm

    My husband got to pick out the name if we had a boy. He heard the name Lincoln and loved it. He thought it sounded masculine enough and was a strong name to go with our last name of Rose.

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12. Lincoln Hill Dec 16 at 10:06 am

    I’m not a mom, but I am a transman, and this name has always held significance to me. I’ve always felt an attachment to it. It’s an awesome name, honestly, and it’s always cool to meet a kid with the same name as me – not often, but still cool. I’m glad that there are people who love the name as much as I do.

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13. Mama Nov 14 at 7:51 am

    We didn’t have any names picked out and didn’t know what we were having. Our little guy was nameless for 3 days. Lincoln had always been in the back of my head. It is unique but not crazy sounding. He has so many nicknames!!! I absolutely love his name and it fits him sooooo perfectly ?

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14. Stacy Oct 1 at 7:24 am

    It is customary on my partners side of the family to pass down names. Although we didn’t feel obligated to do so, we really liked the name Lincoln which has been used on his dads side of the family. We chose the name very early on in the pregnancy and it has only grown on us since. We like that it’s not extremely popular but still recognizable and fits well with the middle and last name we chose.

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15. Lillian Sep 13 at 3:57 pm

    I looked at so many names, I picked out Bruce as a middle name. (His grandpa’s name) I thought about Oscar with the nickname Ozzy I also liked Oliver, but it was a bit common for me and I like the girl’s name Olive, (a little bit more than Oliver) and if I ever have a girl she will probably be named Olive and I’m not keen on Oliver & Olive. anyway, I saw Lincoln on a list and thought it was so cute! The meaning of Lake village is special because we had him at our beach house.

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16. Eileen May 19 at 12:18 pm

    It was the only name my husband and I agreed on. We like that it’s easy to spell and pronounce but not too plain or boring. We also enjoy the nickname Linc.

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17. Christy Hall Feb 24 at 3:01 pm

    Always liked the name Lincoln and had it on a list of favorites. We try to pick car-related names for our kids so this one fit for our fourth child. We like that its a more unique name that you don’t hear all the time. Lincoln is the sweetest, most laid back baby out of our four!

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18. Kelly Apr 22 at 12:40 pm

    Cool, distinguished name. I wish it had an easier nickname to grab from it.

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19. Amanda child's Nov 1 at 12:54 pm

    Lincoln Zion Lincoln is after a car and Zion in after mt Zion in the Bible

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20. Shani Aug 16 at 9:28 am

    We picked Lincoln because our son needed a strong name. We had been bingeing a few shows that had a character named Lincoln. I fell in love with the name in general, but also In the show he was a very strong character that had gone through hell! Our little one needed a strong name as we found out there was a chance he’d have a hole in his heart. We paired Lincoln with Michael for a middle name after St. Michael. Gave him an even stronger name! Thankfully baby boy is doing great!

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21. April Summers Aug 1 at 10:24 pm

    My partner and I want a strong sounding name and worked well with his middle & surname.

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22. Caroline Apr 11 at 12:50 pm

    We heard it on a TV show and loved it! At that time it wasn’t very popular so we too liked that the same.

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23. Katie Apr 11 at 12:37 pm

    Strong name, we gets lots of compliments on it. Abraham Lincoln was a great man. Our son loves his name

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