Lincoln is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #202 in 2022 with 254 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 593 births ranking #106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,209.1%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,120 boys born was named Lincoln. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lincoln is an English place-name and surname name with a strong, statesmanlike feel. Its older meaning points to a settlement by water, though modern use leans more on its dignified sound and historical associations.
The name became especially powerful in American use through Abraham Lincoln and later developed into a modern favourite. It feels substantial, polished, and highly recognisable.