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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A place name meaning roughly 'colony by the pool' (Lindum Colonia), later a surname and, in honor of Abraham Lincoln, a given name
- Origin
- English (place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LING-kun
Lincoln began as an English place name meaning roughly 'colony by the pool' (from Lindum Colonia), which later became a surname and, in honor of Abraham Lincoln, a given name for boys. It's pronounced LING-kun (/ˈlɪŋkən/), and today it's a modern, bold choice.
Meaning & Origin of Lincoln
Meaning: A place name meaning roughly 'colony by the pool' (Lindum Colonia), later a surname and, in honor of Abraham Lincoln, a given name.
Origin: English (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lincoln
LING-kunIPA /ˈlɪŋkən/
Popularity of Lincoln
Lincoln peaked at #40 in 2020, when 7,058 boys were given the name, and by 2024 it had eased to #73 with 4,567 — still well within the SSA's tracked range going back to 1880.
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FAQ
What does the name Lincoln mean?
A place name meaning roughly ‘colony by the pool’ (Lindum Colonia), later a surname and, in honor of Abraham Lincoln, a given name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lincoln?
Lincoln is pronounced LING-kun (IPA: /ˈlɪŋkən/).
Is Lincoln a popular name right now?
Lincoln peaked at #40 in 2020 and is ranked #73 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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