Linkoln
Every Linkoln since 2003 — 607 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linkoln
Linkoln is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,748 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 607 American babies have been named Linkoln. Its peak came in 2017, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Linkoln stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linkoln year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,748 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,389 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,413 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,954 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,715 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,106 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2,678 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,921 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,121 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2,538 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,401 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,084 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,464 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,881 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,935 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,524 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,393 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,735 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,943 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,316 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linkoln in 2025?
Linkoln ranked #5,748 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linkoln?
607 babies have been named Linkoln in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linkoln most popular?
Linkoln peaked in 2017, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Linkoln a boy or girl name?
Linkoln is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linkoln rising or falling?
Linkoln is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.