Boys name · Kentucky
Lincoln in Kentucky
The SSA records 2,422 Lincoln births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1916. In 2025 it stood as the #25 most popular boys name, from 118 births that year.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | #310 |
| 1933 | 5 | #474 |
| 1993 | 12 | #248 |
| 2001 | 15 | #252 |
| 2007 | 29 | #179 |
| 2013 | 89 | #68 |
| 2019 | 196 | #6 |
| 2025 | 118 | #25 |
Lincoln had its most births in Kentucky in 2017, when 215 babies were given the name. Lincoln's highest rank in Kentucky was #6, set in 2019.
Lincoln started at #310 in 1916 and finished at #25 in 2025 on the boys list in Kentucky, with a high of #6 in 2019 and a low of #474 in 1933.
Nationally, Lincoln's strongest state was South Dakota, where it hit #2 in 2014. See Lincoln in every state →
How popular is Lincoln in Kentucky?
The SSA records 2,422 Lincoln births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1916. In 2025 it stood as the #25 most popular boys name, from 118 births that year.
How many babies are named Lincoln in Kentucky?
In 2025, 118 babies born in Kentucky were named Lincoln.
What is the rank of Lincoln in Kentucky?
Lincoln's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #25.
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.