Lincoln
Male name · ↑ Rising
17,814
Total Births
2017
Peak Year
#64
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lincoln
Lincoln is a male name that has been rising in popularity in recent years. It reflects modern naming trends in the United States. The name peaked in the 2010s and continues to gain favor with new parents.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 193 births |
| 1890s | 317 births |
| 1900s | 380 births |
| 1910s | 613 births |
| 1920s | 623 births |
| 1930s | 385 births |
| 1940s | 348 births |
| 1950s | 329 births |
| 1960s | 496 births |
| 1970s | 518 births |
| 1980s | 536 births |
| 1990s | 650 births |
| 2000s | 2,906 births |
| 2010s | 6,364 births |
| 2020s | 3,156 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lincoln?
Lincoln has been given to 17,814 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2017 with 941 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #64.
Is Lincoln a boy or girl name?
Lincoln is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lincoln most popular?
Lincoln was most popular in 2017, when 941 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Lincoln?
Lincoln first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).