Lincoln

Lincoln is a masculine first name of English origin, derived from a surname that in turn refers to the English city of Lindum Colonia. Figuratively, the name means 'the settlement by the pond'.

What does the name Lincoln mean?

Lincoln is a masculine first name of English origin, derived from a surname that refers to the city of Lindum Colonia. Its meaning is 'the settlement by the pond'. The roots of the name can be found in the Welsh word llyn, meaning 'lake' or 'pond', and the Latin term cŏlōnĭa, which stands for 'colony', 'farm', or 'farmhouse'. Abbreviations like Linc and Link are also common.

Where does the name Lincoln come from?

The origin of Lincoln is Old Welsh, with the meaning 'the settlement by the pond'. The name is composed of the Welsh word llyn for 'lake' or 'pond' and the Latin cŏlōnĭa for 'colony', 'farm', or 'farmhouse'. The language from which the name originates is English.

How do you pronounce Lincoln?

The name Lincoln has a clear, two-syllable structure. It is pronounced as 'Lin-coln' [ˈlɪŋkən] and begins with a short, bright I sound. The consonant cluster in the middle gives it stability. The ending '-coln' sounds soft and slightly nasal. Thus, Lincoln conveys a factual, modern impression – stable, straightforward, and international.

Popularity

In Germany, Lincoln is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd among the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 1,521st place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it 2,921st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,889th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lin / Linc

Famous people

• Cassio Lincoln (footballer)
• David Lincoln Rabinowitz (American astronomer)
• Howard Lincoln Hodgkins (mathematician from the USA)
• James Lincoln Collier (writer from America)
• Joseph Lincoln “Link” Steffens (American journalist)
• Leslie Lincoln Henson (actor from England)
• Lincoln Allison (American writer)
• Lincoln Assinouko (German footballer)
• Lincoln Barnett (writer from the USA)
• Lincoln Brewster (American musician)
• Lincoln Burrows (main character of the series 'Prison Break')
• Lincoln Chase (musician from the USA)
• Lincoln Child (American writer)
• Lincoln Clarkes (Canadian photographer)
• Lincoln Coleman (American football player)
• Lincoln Davenport Chafee (American politician, governor of Rhode Island)
• Lincoln Hall (Australian mountaineer)
• Lincoln Lapaz (astronomer from the USA)
• Lincoln Loud (character from the series 'The Loud House')
• Lincoln McIlravy (American wrestler)