Charlotte vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lincoln Rank #73

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lincoln more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lincoln mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Lincoln boy or girl names?

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

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