Gender: Male
Origin: English, Latin
Meaning: Lake colony or leader, Settlement by the Pool, Lake Colony
Pronunciation: LIHNG-kuhn, /ˈlɪŋkən/, L IH NG K AH N
Popularity Rank: #10,676
Derived from the Old English surname 'Lincōn', meaning 'lake colony'. It is also associated with President Abraham Lincoln, known for his leadership during the American Civil War and his efforts to end slavery.
The name Lincoln is of English, Latin origin and means Lake colony or leader, Settlement by the Pool, Lake Colony, Lake Settlement, Lithe. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lincoln is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Brazil, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LIHNG-kuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlɪŋkən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IH NG K AH N
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Lincoln is recorded 4,684 times globally, ranking it as the 10,676th most common name worldwide.
Lincoln is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,170 occurrences, making it the 2,619th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Lincoln is found among 1 in every 541 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,619 | 1 : 1,546 |
| South Africa | #2,559 | 1 : 3,326 |
| Brazil | #1,465 | 1 : 1,324 |
| Peru | #2,336 | 1 : 3,326 |
| United Kingdom | #3,407 | 1 : 2,458 |
| Canada | #2,584 | 1 : 2,038 |
| Hong Kong | #1,798 | 1 : 2,773 |
| Jamaica | #383 | 1 : 541 |
| Nigeria | #4,753 | 1 : 7,680 |
| Singapore | #2,267 | 1 : 3,896 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lincoln from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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