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Lincoln

Meaning: from the city of Lincoln · Origin: English (from Latin) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From the English city, whose name comes from Latin Lindum Colonia. Abraham Lincoln made it a name of integrity.

Famous people named Lincoln

Nicknames

Linc, Link

Variants & related names

Lincon

Lincoln name art

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FAQ

What does the name Lincoln mean?

Lincoln means “from the city of Lincoln”. It comes from English (from Latin).

Is Lincoln a popular name?

Yes — Lincoln has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Lincoln?

Linc, Link.

What are other forms of Lincoln?

Lincon.

Similar names

Easton · Cooper · Jameson · Brooks · Parker · Wesley

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.