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In 2024, 4,567 boys in the United States were named Lincoln, making it the 73rd most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 87th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 8,441 births.
Records for Lincoln go back to 1880, and 102,155 babies have been given the name since.
An English place name meaning "lake colony". Its presidential connection gives it dignified history with a friendly nickname "Linc". English surname meaning "settlement by the pool." Presidential connections give it a distinguished quality.
Lincoln is of English origin, described as historic and distinguished in style.
In 2024, Lincoln went to 77 girls and 4,567 boys — 98% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An English place name meaning "lake colony". Its presidential connection gives it dignified history with a friendly nickname "Linc".
Lincoln is of English origin, and is usually described as historic and distinguished in style.
In 2024, 4,567 boys in the United States were named Lincoln, making it the 73rd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Lincoln went to 77 girls and 4,567 boys — 98% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.