Declining since 2019, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Lyncoln since 2007
Babies named Lyncoln per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 27 |
| 2010s | 133 | 293 |
| 2020s | 53 | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Lyncoln first entered U.S. records in 2007 and reached its peak rank in 2018, after which its usage has declined. As of 2025, it remains a rare choice, with approximately 1 in every 244,011 newborns given the name. The spelling with 'y' distinguishes it from the more traditional Lincoln and fits a broader trend of modifying established names for uniqueness. While Lyncoln does not have deep historical roots, its connection to Lincoln gives it a familiar yet distinctive quality. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its modern origin as a nationwide stylistic variant.
Lyncoln is a modern respelling of the name Lincoln, which comes from the English city Lincoln, itself derived from Latin 'Lindum Colonia' combining a Celtic word for 'pool' or 'lake' (from the River Witham) and Latin 'colonia' meaning 'settlement'. The spelling with 'y' emerged in the 2000s as a stylistic variant, often chosen for its phonetic distinctiveness.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Linc, Link, Coln
Variants: Lincoln, Lynkolyn
Sibling names for Lyncoln
Names that share Lyncoln's style, for a brother or sister.
