Lincoln name meaning
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What does Lincoln mean?
Persistent and Illustrous Lincoln specifically is used in English is a gender insensitive name and rooted from Welsh, meaning of Lincoln is "Settlement By the Lake or Lake Colony".
How do I pronounce Lincoln?
lin-kin is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Lincoln.
Variants of Lincoln
Nicknames for Lincoln
Mountain of nicknames available for the baby name Lincoln include:
How popular is the name Lincoln?
Lincoln is a very popular in United States where over 64867 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 2018, 8146 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 40th position.
In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 3 times Also, Lincoln was among the popular names in England and Wales. Since emerging in 1996 around 3897 babies have been given the given name.
When at its peak in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 106th spot and 593 baby boys were given the name. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.
In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 13 times
In New South Wales, Lincoln was once a common name since emerging in 2009 it has been given to over 1635 babies.
When at its peak in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 11 years but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in Queensland having over 2149 recievers in 14 years of usage.
Currently peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 22nd spot and 196 baby boys were given the name. Also, In Victoria, Lincoln was once a common name since emerging in 2008 it has been given to over 1119 babies.
At its zenith in 2016,. However after 11 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.
Lincoln is a familiar baby name in Western Australia, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.
Recently in 2019, 80 babies were given Lincoln and it reached its peak ranking, 34 on boy names chart. Lincoln is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use.
In France, it has been in use since 1979 and peaked in 2008 when it ranked 1721st. Lincoln is a rare baby name in Belgium still in use today. And also in Northern Territory and also in Western Australia.
But Lincoln is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 20000 have the name. According to our estimate, over 70000 babies have been named Lincoln globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 40 | 7368 | 1367 | 163 |
| 2017 | 41 | 8146 | 1068 | 237 |
| 2016 | 50 | 7076 | 1409 | 163 |
| 2015 | 66 | 5982 | 1450 | 158 |
| 2014 | 87 | 4813 | 1663 | 127 |
Facts
Lincoln in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 30 | 24 | 0 | 5 |
 | 0 | 38 | 25 | 0 |
 | 100 | 54 | 0 | 2 |
 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Lincoln
You are a born artist even if you won't admit it. Learn how to separate reality from illusion. Widen your perspective and become more aware of your own existence. Open up if you want to take relationships to the next level and establish a better connection with people. You are always in the center of attention and the one who stands for what's right. You live to surprise yourself. Fighting you own battles like a lone wolf makes you feel strong and confident.
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- Powell - The prevalent and evergreen unisex name Powell is used in English, rooted from English and Welsh, Powell means "Surname Related to Paul or Son of Howell"
- Trinique - Dominantly used in English, Trinique is used as a girl name, meaning of Trinique is "Triad, Pure or As in the Holy Trinity"
- Candiss - Infrequent girl name Candiss means "Pure and Glowing" and originated from African-Ethiopia is predominantly used in English. Candiss is a spelling variation of Candice.
- Arnott is used majorly in English is a baby boy name, Arnott means "Little Eagle" is of English and Germanic origin
- Sproule - Meaning of Sproule is Energetic or Active used for baby boys has its origin in English is mainly used in English
Famous people named Lincoln
- Lincoln Wolfenstein, American particle physicist
- Lincoln Plumer, American silent film actor
- Lincoln Doull, New Zealand cricketer
- Lincoln MacVeagh, distinguished United States soldier, diplomat
- Lincoln Walsh, engineer and inventor
- Lincoln Clark, lawyer and one-term Democratic U.S. Representative
- Lincoln Dixon, U.S. Representative from Indiana
- Lincoln DeWitt, American skeleton racer
- Lincoln LaPaz, American astronomer
- Lincoln Steffens, New York based journalist
- Lincoln Chafee, American politician from the state of Rhode Island
- Lincoln Alexander, Canadian lawyer
- Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Cuban-American attorney and politician
- Lincoln Davis, former U.S. Representative for
- Lincoln Child, American author of techno-thriller and horror novels
- Lincoln Ellsworth, polar explorer
- Lincoln Loy McCandless, United States cattle rancher
- Lincoln Almond, American attorney
- Lincoln Thompson, Jamaican singer
- Lincoln Brewster, American contemporary Christian musician and worship pastor
- Lincoln Kirstein, American writer, impresario, art connoisseur
- Lincoln Withers, Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Hull Kingston Rovers of the Super League
- Lincoln Beachey, pioneer American aviator and barnstormer
- Lincoln Roberts, former West Indian cricketer
- Lincoln Kennedy, Tamerlane Lincoln Kennedy, Jr
- Lincoln Henry Jelliff, served as a Member of Parliament
- Lincoln, Brazilian former footballer
- Lincoln Hall, veteran Australian mountain climber, adventurer
- Lincoln Peirce, American cartoonist
- Lincoln D. Faurer, was director of the National Security Agency and Chief of the Central Security Service
- Lincoln Jean-Marie, British singer, born in London, England
- Lincoln Hurring, swimmer from New Zealand
- Lincoln Gordon, 9th President of the Johns Hopkins University and a United States Ambassador to Brazil
- Lincoln Lewis, Australian actor
- Lincoln Goodale, first doctor to live in Columbus, Ohio
- Lincoln Borglum, American sculptor, photographer
- Lincoln Lageson in The Christmas Card as Producer
- Lincoln Kilpatrick Jr. in The Kid as Actor
- Lincoln J. Carter is writer of movie The Arizona Express
- Lincoln Maazel portrayed central character of Cuda in 1977 drama, horror movie Martin.
Lists having Lincoln
- Boys names beginning with L
- Girls names beginning with L
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Welsh Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Girl names that starts with Lin
- Popular Boy Names in United States (2018)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (2019)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2019)
- Popular Boy Names in Northern Territory (2019)
- Popular Boy Names in Victoria (2019)
- Popular Girl Names in Victoria (2012)
- Baby Names that mean Settlement
- Baby Names that mean Pool
- Baby Names that mean Lake
