Lincoln name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Lincoln
Story and style
Lincoln is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Lincoln is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank30th in 2021
Listed years18/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length7 letters
More about Lincoln
Background notes
What style of name is Lincoln?
Lincoln feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur and Liam: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Lincoln ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Lincoln has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 39th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 39th |
| 2024 | 42nd |
| 2023 | 44th |
| 2022 | 44th |
| 2021 | 30th |
| 2020 | 38th |
| 2019 | 37th |
| 2018 | 35th |
| 2017 | 36th |
| 2016 | 42nd |
| 2015 | 41st |
| 2014 | 38th |
| 2013 | 52nd |
| 2012 | 68th |
| 2011 | 89th |
| 2010 | 62nd |
| 2009 | 66th |
| 2008 | 85th |