About Lincoln
The name Lincoln is of English origin and is derived from the Old English surname "Lincwēn," meaning "lake colony." It is a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a lake or a settlement by a lake. As a given name, Lincoln has gained popularity and is associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and intelligence. It is often associated with the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who is revered for his role in abolishing slavery and preserving the Union.
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Most individuals with the name Lincoln are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.21% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Lincoln in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lincoln using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.