Amelia vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#73
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Link, Linc

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lincoln Rank #73

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Lincoln ___

  • Lincoln James
  • Lincoln Scott
  • Lincoln Reid
  • Lincoln Cole
  • Lincoln Thomas
  • Lincoln Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lincoln more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lincoln mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.

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