Lincoln is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10607 in 2005 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 240 births ranking #1066. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 184,770 girls 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.