Boys name · North Carolina
Lincoln in North Carolina
Lincoln was the 59th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 183 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1914, North Carolina families have named 2,846 babies Lincoln.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | 333rd |
| 1926 | 7 | 458th |
| 1994 | 5 | 804th |
| 2004 | 8 | 727th |
| 2009 | 42 | 250th |
| 2014 | 115 | 111th |
| 2020 | 226 | 38th |
| 2025 | 183 | 59th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 333rd in 1914 to 59th in 2025.
The most babies named Lincoln in North Carolina in a single year was 242, in 2017. Its best showing was 38th 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 North Carolina?
Lincoln was the 59th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 183 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1914, North Carolina families have named 2,846 babies Lincoln.
How many babies are named Lincoln in North Carolina?
In 2025, 183 babies were named Lincoln in North Carolina. The most babies named Lincoln in North Carolina in a single year was 242, in 2017.
What is the rank of Lincoln in North Carolina?
Lincoln ranked 59th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 38th 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.