Lincoln Tolson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lincoln Tolson — English
280K People worldwide
United States Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lincoln Tolson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lincoln is a masculine given name of English origin. A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures. The surname Tolson: Aaron Tolson, American tap dancer Chick Tolson (1898–1965), American baseball player Clyde Tolson (1900–1975), American Associate Director of the FBI Dean Tolson (born 1951), American basketball player Edgar Tolson (1904–1984), American woodcarver Jim Tolson, Scottish politician Joe P. Tolson (1941–2019), American politician John Tolson (academic) (died 1644), English academic administrator at the University of Oxford Max Tolson (born 1945), Australian football (soccer) forward Melvin B. Tolson (1900–1966), American writer Neil Tolson (born 1973), English footballer Lincoln is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 280K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lincoln reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lincoln

English

A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures.

Surname: Tolson

Scottish

Aaron Tolson, American tap dancer Chick Tolson (1898–1965), American baseball player Clyde Tolson (1900–1975), American Associate Director of the FBI Dean Tolson (born 1951), American basketball player Edgar Tolson (1904–1984), American woodcarver Jim Tolson, Scottish politician Joe P. Tolson (1941–2019), American politician John Tolson (academic) (died 1644), English academic administrator at the University of Oxford Max Tolson (born 1945), Australian football (soccer) forward Melvin B. Tolson (1900–1966), American writer Neil Tolson (born 1973), English footballer

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lincoln is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lincoln by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lincoln Tolson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lincoln Tolson:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lincoln?
The first name Lincoln originates from English. A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures.
When was Lincoln most popular?
The name Lincoln reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Tolson?
The surname Tolson originates from Scottish. Aaron Tolson, American tap dancer Chick Tolson (1898–1965), American baseball player Clyde Tolson (1900–1975), American Associate Director of the FBI Dean Tolson (born 1951), American basketball player Edgar Tolson (1904–1984), American woodcarver Jim Tolson, Scottish politician Joe P. Tolson (1941–2019), American politician John Tolson (academic) (died 1644), English academic administrator at the University of Oxford Max Tolson (born 1945), Australian football (soccer) forward Melvin B. Tolson (1900–1966), American writer Neil Tolson (born 1973), English footballer
What are the origins of the name Lincoln Tolson?
The name Lincoln Tolson combines two different traditions: the first name Lincoln has English roots, while the surname Tolson originates from Scottish.
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