Lincoln
How to say it: LING-kun · /ˈlɪŋkən/
From an English place name; from Brythonic 'lindo' (lake/pool) and Latin 'colonia' (colony) — lake colony.
Lincoln was the 78th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,703 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #78 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,703 |
| Share of births | 1 in 704 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #126 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now is the strongest moment yet for Lincoln, with the 2020s as its best decade. A slight retreat looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Grounded and sturdy with soft consonants and a place name heritage. Harrison and Bennett share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lincoln is about 1 in 30.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #303. Ireland: #455.
Famous people named Lincoln
- Lincoln Chafee (born 1953)American politician and former United States Senator from Rhode Island
- Lincoln (born 1979)Brazilian footballer
- Lincoln Ellsworth (1880–1951)American explorer
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