Boys name · California
Lincoln in California
Lincoln was the 169th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 231 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1914, California families have named 6,969 babies Lincoln.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 | 284th |
| 1938 | 5 | 580th |
| 1958 | 9 | 729th |
| 1971 | 19 | 600th |
| 1985 | 11 | 1065th |
| 1998 | 11 | 1280th |
| 2012 | 243 | 204th |
| 2025 | 231 | 169th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 284th in 1914 to 169th in 2025.
The most babies named Lincoln in California in a single year was 562, in 2017. Its best showing was 92nd among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Lincoln reached its best rank of 2nd in South Dakota (2014). See Lincoln in every state →
How popular is Lincoln in California?
Lincoln was the 169th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 231 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1914, California families have named 6,969 babies Lincoln.
How many babies are named Lincoln in California?
In 2025, 231 babies were named Lincoln in California. The most babies named Lincoln in California in a single year was 562, in 2017.
What is the rank of Lincoln in California?
Lincoln ranked 169th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 92nd among boys names in 2017.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.