gender neutral
Lincoln
settlement by the pool, lake colony
About Lincoln
A distinguished choice that carries an air of presidential gravitas and American heritage. This name suggests strength balanced with compassion, leadership tempered by humility. Parents selecting Lincoln often envision raising a child who stands firm in his convictions while remaining accessible and genuine. The name flows naturally in both formal and casual settings, equally at home in a boardroom or on a playground. Its syllabic rhythm creates a sense of groundedness and reliability. Lincoln evokes images of integrity, determination, and moral courage—qualities that transcend generations. The name's versatility allows it to age beautifully from infancy through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or overly mature at any stage of life.
Popularity of the Name Lincoln
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #620 | ||||
| 1881 | #953 | ||||
| 1882 | #528 | ||||
| 1883 | #545 | ||||
| 1885 | #589 | ||||
| 1886 | #915 | ||||
| 1887 | #717 | ||||
| 1888 | #515 | ||||
| 1889 | #513 | ||||
| 1890 | #553 | ||||
| 1891 | #463 | ||||
| 1892 | #489 | ||||
| 1893 | #636 | ||||
| 1894 | #702 | ||||
| 1895 | #375 | ||||
| 1896 | #614 | ||||
| 1897 | #569 | ||||
| 1898 | #850 | ||||
| 1899 | #534 | ||||
| 1900 | #544 | ||||
| 1901 | #708 | ||||
| 1902 | #531 | ||||
| 1903 | #720 | ||||
| 1904 | #602 | ||||
| 1905 | #539 | ||||
| 1906 | #558 | ||||
| 1907 | #763 | ||||
| 1908 | #571 | ||||
| 1909 | #443 | ||||
| 1910 | #459 | ||||
| 1911 | #511 | ||||
| 1912 | #576 | ||||
| 1913 | #548 | ||||
| 1914 | #479 | ||||
| 1915 | #513 | ||||
| 1916 | #499 | ||||
| 1917 | #511 | ||||
| 1918 | #534 | ||||
| 1919 | #555 | ||||
| 1920 | #523 | ||||
| 1921 | #579 | ||||
| 1922 | #622 | ||||
| 1923 | #529 | ||||
| 1924 | #494 | ||||
| 1925 | #512 | ||||
| 1926 | #506 | ||||
| 1927 | #539 | ||||
| 1928 | #531 | ||||
| 1929 | #602 | ||||
| 1930 | #674 | ||||
| 1931 | #561 | ||||
| 1932 | #603 | ||||
| 1933 | #611 | ||||
| 1934 | #628 | ||||
| 1935 | #696 | ||||
| 1936 | #706 | ||||
| 1937 | #693 | ||||
| 1938 | #697 | ||||
| 1939 | #673 | ||||
| 1940 | #733 | ||||
| 1941 | #650 | ||||
| 1942 | #658 | ||||
| 1943 | #671 | ||||
| 1944 | #713 | ||||
| 1945 | #644 | ||||
| 1946 | #771 | ||||
| 1947 | #709 | ||||
| 1948 | #790 | ||||
| 1949 | #724 | ||||
| 1950 | #738 | ||||
| 1951 | #807 | ||||
| 1952 | #722 | ||||
| 1953 | #761 | ||||
| 1954 | #898 | ||||
| 1955 | #795 | ||||
| 1956 | #884 | ||||
| 1957 | #762 | ||||
| 1958 | #890 | ||||
| 1959 | #856 | ||||
| 1960 | #828 | ||||
| 1961 | #701 | ||||
| 1962 | #648 | ||||
| 1963 | #568 | ||||
| 1964 | #557 | ||||
| 1965 | #656 | ||||
| 1966 | #689 | ||||
| 1967 | #747 | ||||
| 1968 | #863 | ||||
| 1969 | #765 | #224 | |||
| 1970 | #687 | #179 | |||
| 1971 | #618 | #149 | |||
| 1972 | #680 | #221 | |||
| 1973 | #785 | #219 | |||
| 1974 | #775 | #201 | |||
| 1975 | #679 | #293 | |||
| 1976 | #668 | ||||
| 1977 | #696 | #300 | |||
| 1978 | #885 | #292 | |||
| 1979 | #886 | ||||
| 1980 | #916 | ||||
| 1981 | #806 | ||||
| 1982 | #811 | ||||
| 1983 | #824 | ||||
| 1984 | #734 | ||||
| 1985 | #828 | ||||
| 1986 | #999 | ||||
| 1987 | #841 | ||||
| 1988 | #860 | ||||
| 1989 | #915 | ||||
| 1990 | #852 | #323 | |||
| 1991 | #836 | #268 | #878 | ||
| 1992 | #839 | #361 | #740 | ||
| 1993 | #792 | #301 | #899 | ||
| 1994 | #769 | #941 | |||
| 1995 | #774 | #292 | |||
| 1996 | #897 | #303 | #921 | ||
| 1997 | #887 | #367 | |||
| 1998 | #882 | ||||
| 1999 | #746 | #873 | |||
| 2000 | #710 | #253 | #786 | ||
| 2001 | #616 | #771 | |||
| 2002 | #610 | #351 | #625 | ||
| 2003 | #549 | #324 | #576 | ||
| 2004 | #555 | #362 | #691 | ||
| 2005 | #495 | #361 | #540 | ||
| 2006 | #301 | #388 | #161 | #677 | #232 |
| 2007 | #224 | #233 | #94 | #744 | #161 |
| 2008 | #211 | #283 | #68 | #571 | #144 |
| 2009 | #189 | #260 | #70 | #123 | |
| 2010 | #199 | #266 | #73 | #675 | #149 |
| 2011 | #179 | #309 | #83 | #127 | |
| 2012 | #132 | #274 | #81 | #101 | |
| 2013 | #95 | #217 | #70 | #581 | #59 |
| 2014 | #87 | #215 | #59 | #52 | |
| 2015 | #66 | #140 | #46 | #387 | #37 |
| 2016 | #51 | #135 | #47 | #379 | #24 |
| 2017 | #41 | #115 | #42 | #312 | #21 |
| 2018 | #41 | #135 | #34 | #352 | #27 |
| 2019 | #41 | #153 | #41 | #681 | #29 |
| 2020 | #40 | #155 | #54 | #502 | #29 |
| 2021 | #45 | #178 | #33 | #461 | #33 |
| 2022 | #54 | #214 | #48 | #525 | #47 |
| 2023 | #64 | #257 | #84 | #685 | #51 |
| 2024 | #73 | #276 | #88 | #398 | #67 |
| 2025 | #69 | #312 | #109 | #440 | #76 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lincoln
Names Similar to Lincoln
Nicknames for Lincoln
- Linc
- Link
- Lin
- Linny
- Coin
Famous People Named Lincoln
| Lincoln Chafee | American politician and former governor |
| Lincoln Ellsworth | American explorer |
| Lincoln Kirstein | American writer and arts patron |
| Lincoln Michel | American writer and editor |
| Lincoln Peirce | American cartoonist and author |
| Lincoln Riley | American football coach |
| Lincoln Steffens | American journalist and author |
| Lincoln Thompson | Jamaican reggae musician |
| Lincoln Townley | British artist |
| Lincoln Ware | American radio personality |
| Lincoln Webb | Australian cricketer |
| Lincoln Lewis | Australian actor |
| Lincoln Brewster | American contemporary Christian musician |
| Lincoln Child | American author |
| Lincoln Myers | Jamaican footballer |
| Lincoln Kilpatrick | American actor |
Characters Named Lincoln
| Lincoln Clay | Protagonist of the video game "Mafia III" |
| Lincoln Burrows | Character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Lincoln Rhyme | Protagonist of the novel "The Bone Collector" by Jeffery Deaver |
| Lincoln Loud | Character from the animated series "The Loud House" |
| Lincoln Six Echo | Character from the film "The Island" |
| Lincoln Cole | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Lincoln Campbell | Character from the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |
| Lincoln Lee | Character from the TV series "Fringe" |
| Lincoln Hare | Character from the book series "The Zodiac Legacy" by Stan Lee |
| Lincoln Hawk | Character from the film "Over the Top" |
| Lincoln O'Barry | Character from the film "The Cove" |
| Lincoln March | Character from the Batman comic book series |
| Lincoln Dittmann | Character from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Lincoln Red Crow | Character from the comic book series "Scalped" |