Lincoln

Meaning of Lincoln

From a British surname meaning "town by the pool."

Lincoln has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lincoln

Lincoln has held fairly steady, sitting around #69 in 2025 after peaking at #40 in 2020.

Notable people named Lincoln

• Abraham Lincoln
  16th U.S. President
• Lincoln Chafee
  Former Rhode Island Governor
• Lincoln Child
  American author
• Lincoln Adim
  Ghanaian footballer
• Lincoln Palomeque
  Colombian actor

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Questions about the name Lincoln

What does the name Lincoln mean?

Lincoln means from a british surname meaning "town by the pool.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Lincoln a boy's or a girl's name?

Lincoln is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lincoln?

In 2025, Lincoln ranked #69 for boys, up from #73 the year before.

When was Lincoln most popular?

Lincoln peaked at #40 in 2020.