Boy name · English
Lincoln
“town by the pool”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Lincoln.
Explore Lincoln further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Lincoln — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Lincoln is an English place name — Lindum Colonia, "town by the pool" in Romanized Celtic — that became a surname and then, through one particular president, a statement.
American use is inseparable from Abraham Lincoln; choosing it borrows a certain moral seriousness. The name entered the top 50 in the 2010s and holds forty-first place in 2024.
Lincoln manages history without stuffiness, and Linc is pure charm. It pairs well with soft middles (Lincoln James, Lincoln Elias) that ease its civic formality. Vibe-wise it reads Heirloom Americana — the log cabin and the memorial, both.
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All English names →Lincoln — common questions
Is Lincoln a boy or girl name?
Lincoln is traditionally a boy name of English origin. It ranked #69 among US boys' names in 2025.
What does the name Lincoln mean?
Lincoln means “town by the pool” of English origin. Lincoln is an English place name — Lindum Colonia, "town by the pool" in Romanized Celtic — that became a surname and then, through one particular president, a statement.
Where does the name Lincoln come from?
Lincoln is English in origin. American use is inseparable from Abraham Lincoln; choosing it borrows a certain moral seriousness. The name entered the top 50 in the 2010s and holds forty-first place in 2024.
What are common nicknames for Lincoln?
Link and Linc — the short-forms parents most often use for Lincoln.
How popular is Lincoln?
Lincoln ranked #69 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Lincoln you might want for the nursery.