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How Many People Are Named Lincoln?
Estimated people named Lincoln living in the U.S. today
96,932
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 102,155
- Peak year: 2017 (8,441 births)
- Estimated living today: 96,932
Lincoln by age group — who carries the name today?
Lincoln popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Lincoln
Lincoln has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 102,155 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 96,932 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,526 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Lincolns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lincoln in the US?
An estimated 96,932 people named Lincoln are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Lincoln rare — about 1 in 3,526 Americans.
Is Lincoln a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Lincoln is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Lincoln most popular?
Lincoln peaked in 2017, when 8,441 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Lincoln?
Lincoln ranks #542 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).