Lincoln is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #73 in 2024 with 4,567 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 8,201 births ranking #41. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,965.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 376 boys born was named Lincoln. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.