English surname turned given name, from the Roman settlement Lindum Colonia meaning 'lake colony'; surged as a given name partly on the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
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How it ages.
Strong and presidential; ages well as a surname-name, unlikely to feel dated because of the historical anchor.
The cultural moment.
Rising strongly in the US and Australia since around 2010; top 100 in both countries. Currently ranks #73 in the US.