Meaning: Lake colony
The story
An English city and surname name combining a Celtic lake element with Latin colonia. Its modern given-name use often honors Abraham Lincoln, adding a historical association to the place-name roots.
Nicknames
- Linc
- Link
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
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Origins
Lincoln comes from English.
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