Baby name

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Lincoln

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“Lake colony”

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.