Boys name · Illinois
Lincoln in Illinois
Lincoln was the 65th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 160 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 3,681 babies Lincoln.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 10 | 294th |
| 1934 | 5 | 470th |
| 1970 | 10 | 590th |
| 1983 | 5 | 915th |
| 1999 | 9 | 831st |
| 2008 | 64 | 223rd |
| 2016 | 260 | 54th |
| 2025 | 160 | 65th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 294th in 1914 to 65th in 2025.
The most babies named Lincoln in Illinois in a single year was 318, in 2017. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Lincoln reached its best rank of 2nd in South Dakota (2014). See Lincoln in every state →
How popular is Lincoln in Illinois?
Lincoln was the 65th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 160 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 3,681 babies Lincoln.
How many babies are named Lincoln in Illinois?
In 2025, 160 babies were named Lincoln in Illinois. The most babies named Lincoln in Illinois in a single year was 318, in 2017.
What is the rank of Lincoln in Illinois?
Lincoln ranked 65th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 2020.
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.