Boys name · Kentucky
Lincoln in Kentucky
Lincoln was the 25th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 118 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1916, Kentucky families have named 2,422 babies Lincoln.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | 310th |
| 1933 | 5 | 474th |
| 1993 | 12 | 248th |
| 2001 | 15 | 252nd |
| 2007 | 29 | 179th |
| 2013 | 89 | 68th |
| 2019 | 196 | 6th |
| 2025 | 118 | 25th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 310th in 1916 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named Lincoln in Kentucky in a single year was 215, in 2017. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Lincoln reached its best rank of 2nd in South Dakota (2014). See Lincoln in every state →
How popular is Lincoln in Kentucky?
Lincoln was the 25th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 118 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1916, Kentucky families have named 2,422 babies Lincoln.
How many babies are named Lincoln in Kentucky?
In 2025, 118 babies were named Lincoln in Kentucky. The most babies named Lincoln in Kentucky in a single year was 215, in 2017.
What is the rank of Lincoln in Kentucky?
Lincoln ranked 25th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2019.
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.