Lyncoln
Every Lyncoln since 2007 — 651 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyncoln
Lyncoln is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,288 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 651 American babies have been named Lyncoln — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 66 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 Lyncoln stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyncoln year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,341 | 7 | #10,288 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,071 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,662 | 14 | #6,384 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,408 | 24 | #4,383 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,872 | 34 | #3,395 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,430 | 41 | #2,908 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,421 | 35 | #3,312 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,687 | 47 | #2,655 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,195 | 39 | #3,048 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,461 | 41 | #2,916 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,397 | 41 | #2,892 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,335 | 25 | #4,085 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,859 | 18 | #5,097 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,172 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,221 | 19 | #4,927 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,382 | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,738 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,331 | 11 | #7,521 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,360 | 7 | #10,463 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyncoln in 2025?
Lyncoln ranked #10,288 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyncoln?
651 babies have been named Lyncoln in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyncoln most popular?
Lyncoln peaked in 2015, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Lyncoln a boy or girl name?
Lyncoln is used for both: about 30% of babies named Lyncoln have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Lyncoln rising or falling?
Lyncoln is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.