Baby Name Profile
Lincoln
Lincoln is a fresh favorite, a rising star among beloved baby names.
#34 all-timeOld English originMostly a boy's name (98%)gender neutralvintage
What does Lincoln mean?
“settlement by the pool”
Lincoln is a name of Old English origin.
Lincoln year by year
2026*
#27
2025
#78
2024
#35
2023
#41
2022
#39
2021
#32
2020
#13
2019
#11
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Famous people named Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln16th president of the United States
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