Lincoln
Peaked at #40 nationally in 2020, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lincoln has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Lincoln — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1066
in 2017
Current rank
#2368
in 2024
Years tracked
35
1985–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1985, Lincoln reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #1066 nationally with 240 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1668 (2014) to #2368 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Lincoln ranks #2368 nationally for girls, with 77 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,368 | 77 |
| 2023 | #2,149 | 89 |
| 2022 | #1,671 | 126 |
| 2021 | #1,454 | 148 |
| 2020 | #1,243 | 183 |
| 2019 | #1,256 | 185 |
| 2018 | #1,366 | 165 |
| 2017 | #1,066 | 240 |
Lincoln — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#40
in 2020
Current rank
#73
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Lincoln reached its peak popularity for boys in 2020, ranking #40 nationally with 7,058 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #87 (2014) to #73 (2024) — a 16% improvement.
As of 2024, Lincoln ranks #73 nationally for boys, with 4,567 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #73 | 4,567 |
| 2023 | #64 | 4,863 |
| 2022 | #54 | 5,624 |
| 2021 | #45 | 6,695 |
| 2020 | #40 | 7,058 |
| 2019 | #41 | 7,471 |
| 2018 | #41 | 7,406 |
| 2017 | #41 | 8,201 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lincoln most popular?
Lincoln was most popular in 2020, when it ranked #40 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lincoln becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lincoln?
At least 102,155 babies have been recorded with the name Lincoln in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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