How Common is the First Name Lincoln?
We estimate that there are 101,805 people named Lincoln who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Lincoln is the 252nd most common for men, and the 537th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Lincoln?
The average person named Lincoln is 10.29 years old.
Is Lincoln a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
4,778 people named Lincoln were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 69th most popular name for boys, and the 115th most popular overall.
The popularity of Lincoln peaked in 2020, when it was the 40th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Lincoln a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Lincoln is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Lincoln. 98.0% of people named Lincoln are male, while 2.0% are female.
Facts About the Name Lincoln
Popularity of Lincoln in England
In 2020, Lincoln was the 149th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.