Linc

Meaning of Linc

Linc is a concise, modern diminutive of the English surname Lincoln—itself derived from the Old English elements lynn (“lake”) and cūn (“settlement”)—and has circulated in U.S. birth records since the mid-20th century. Usage peaked in the early 1970s with more than 20 annual occurrences, then settled into sporadic rankings, reaching nine newborns (rank 920) in 2023. The name’s streamlined form appeals to parents seeking a brisk, accessible alternative to its formal root, and it carries particular resonance in Latin American communities where its clear, one-syllable structure translates smoothly across Spanish and English contexts.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as link (/lɪnk/)

• Landon
• Lincoln
• Lennox
• Linden
• Lynx
• Link
• Lance