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Lincoln is an Old English name derived from the Latin 'Lindum Colonia', meaning 'lake or pool settlement'. It evolved through historical forms including Lindum and Lindum Colonia. The name is associated with traits of leadership and integrity, particularly influenced by Abraham Lincoln. There is no biblical relevance. The name gained significant popularity in the 19th century and continues to be perceived positively today.

The name Lincoln is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Lincoln has been too rising for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, too falling for female in South, too rising for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lincoln' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 526th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 665th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 733rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 746th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 843rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 313th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 55th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12556th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8858th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1532nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lincoln' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.