Total births
607
Boys' name · since 2003
Linkoln
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 607 babies named Linkoln, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4412
- among boys today
- 607
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Linkoln is the #4412 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 607 recorded since 2003.
Linkoln has 607 recorded births among boys since 2003, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4412 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #4412 among boys today
- 607 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Linkoln is currently the #4412 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 607 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4412
- among boys today
- 607
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Linkoln vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4412
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Linkoln was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
65 babies were named Linkoln in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Linkoln compares
607 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Linkoln's all-time total is 65% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Linkoln | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 607 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 23 | 22,252 |
Linkoln's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Linkoln's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Linkoln at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,412
Active since
2003
Linkoln popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Linkoln by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Linkoln's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Linkoln births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s
2010s
359 births
- 2020s
2020s
168 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 359 births (59% of all-time use).
How Linkoln compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Linkoln's total volume
Linkoln vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Linkoln by state
Where Linkoln concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 8 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Utah | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Linkoln's total US births 2.6%
Even split
16 of 607 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Linkoln appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linkoln? ▼
607 babies have been named Linkoln since 2003. It currently ranks #4412 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 65 births.
When was Linkoln most popular? ▼
Linkoln was most popular in the 2010s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Linkoln most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Linkoln are California (16 births), Texas (11 births), Indiana (8 births).
How long has the name Linkoln been used? ▼
Records for Linkoln go back to 2003, giving 23 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Linkoln? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lincoln, Linwood, Lindsey, Linus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Linkoln's data
- Linkoln's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (359 total births) through the 2020s (168) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Linkolns (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Linkoln
Nearby Names Like Linkoln
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linkoln
Lincoln Boy
#73 104,918 births
Linwood Boy
#6838 12,776 births
Lindsey Boy
#9901 7,735 births
Linus Boy
#1423 5,342 births
Lindsay Boy
5,136 births
Compare Linkoln side by side: Linkoln vs Lincoln Linkoln vs Linwood Linkoln vs Lindsey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Linkoln
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linkoln: #4412 Boys' Name - 607 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linkoln. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Linkoln draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.