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Lincoln is a male given name, and according to US data based on 2024 births, about 1 in 376 people are given the name. Lincoln is also a surname and sometimes masculine given name of Old English origin. The surname originates from the city of Lincoln, England, whose name means "lake/pool colony", combining the Brythonic word lynn with the Latin word colonia. This translates to 'town by the pool' or 'settler by the lake'. It has become a somewhat prominent first name for males in the United States.
lake/pool colony
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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The name Lincoln has Anglo-Saxon origins, evolving from the Old English 'Hlinc-cnoll' meaning 'hill with a bank' or 'fortified place'. It gained significant prominence through Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, cementing its association with leadership and integrity. The name is also a placename in England, notably the city of Lincoln, which has a rich historical background dating back to Roman times.
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