Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lincoln.
National Rank (2025)
#69
All-Time Peak Rank
#40 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
104,918
Unisex Distribution98.1% Boy / 1.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Lincoln Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lincoln
According to SSA data, Lincoln achieved its highest historical rank of #40 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 8,202 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 141 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lincoln scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-21.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,202Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
13yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
141Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:94
1890s:141
1900s:176
1910s:905
1920s:1,302
1930s:852
1940s:845
1950s:818
1960s:1,260
1970s:1,318
1980s:1,158
1990s:1,693
2000s:8,804
2010s:52,017
2020s:33,535
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLin-coln
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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