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Lyncoln

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Pronounced LINK-un /ˈlɪŋ.kən/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lincoln, an English place/surname meaning 'lake colony' (Roman Lindum Colonia), famously borne by President Abraham Lincoln. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Lyncoln respells Lincoln, 'lake colony' (said 'LINK-un'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of Lincoln, an English place/surname meaning 'lake colony' (Roman Lindum Colonia), famously borne by President Abraham Lincoln. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#16651 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520072023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lyncoln is a modern respelling of Lincoln ('lake colony,' from Lindum Colonia), tied to President Lincoln. As a girl's name it is very rare; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note (said 'LINK-un').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Lyncoln respells Lincoln — an English place name, 'lake colony,' carried by President Abraham Lincoln — and is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note (said 'LINK-un').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lyncoln — Lincoln respelling; 'lake colony'; strongly boy-leaning

Variations

LincolnLynkolnLinkoln

Nicknames

LynLinky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyncoln mean?

Lyncoln is a respelling of Lincoln ('lake colony'); it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lyncoln?

It's said LINK-un /ˈlɪŋ.kən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyncoln a boy or girl name?

Lyncoln is used for both, but overwhelmingly for boys — we note the lean clearly.

How popular is Lyncoln?

Lyncoln is rare for girls in the U.S. and far more common for boys.

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