Total births
455
Unisex name · since 2007
Lyncoln
Since 2007, U.S. Social Security records show 455 babies named Lyncoln, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6140
- among boys today
- 455
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other boys
455 babies have been named Lyncoln since 2007, making it today's #6140 unisex name.
Lyncoln has 455 recorded births among boys since 2007, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6140 as of the latest data, more common than 57% 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 2007 to 2025.
- #6140 among boys today
- 455 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 57% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lyncoln is currently the #6140 unisex name in America, more common than 57% of boys - 455 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6140
- among boys today
- 455
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other boys
Lyncoln vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6140
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 57% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Lyncoln was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
47 babies were named Lyncoln in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Lyncoln compares
455 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Lyncoln's all-time total is 24% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lyncoln | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 455 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lyncoln's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lyncoln splits its recorded history at 2016: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2007 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lyncoln at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#6,140
Active since
2007
Lyncoln popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Lyncoln popularity over time - girls
196 total births recorded since 2007 (Lyncoln as girls' name)
Lyncoln by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lyncoln's strongest decade.
293 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Lyncoln births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
293 births
- 2020s
2020s
135 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 293 births (64% of all-time use).
Lyncoln by state
Where Lyncoln concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lyncoln? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 455 babies named Lyncoln. Today it holds rank #6140 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 47 births.
When was Lyncoln most popular? ▼
Lyncoln was most popular in the 2010s decade with 293 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Lyncoln most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lyncoln are Texas (11 births), Virginia (5 births), Wisconsin (5 births).
Is Lyncoln a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lyncoln is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 455 births, and as a girl's name it has 196 births.
How long has the name Lyncoln been used? ▼
Records for Lyncoln go back to 2007, giving 19 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lyncoln? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lyndon, Lynwood, Lyndell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lyncoln's data
- Lyncoln's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (293 total births) through the 2020s (135) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lyncolns (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lyncoln
Nearby Names Like Lyncoln
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lyncoln
Lynn Boy
#5904 52,391 births
Lyndon Boy
#1757 9,705 births
Lynwood Boy
4,163 births
Lyndell Boy
#8380 1,965 births
Lyn Boy
1,561 births
Compare Lyncoln side by side: Lyncoln vs Lynn Lyncoln vs Lyndon Lyncoln vs Lynwood
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2007–2025 (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. "Lyncoln: #6140 Unisex Name - 455 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lyncoln. 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 Lyncoln 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 June 2026.