Boys name · Tennessee
Lincoln in Tennessee
Lincoln was the 52nd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 142 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1917, Tennessee families have named 2,514 babies Lincoln.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 | 389th |
| 1985 | 6 | 442nd |
| 2001 | 8 | 539th |
| 2006 | 22 | 311th |
| 2010 | 51 | 170th |
| 2015 | 150 | 61st |
| 2020 | 190 | 23rd |
| 2025 | 142 | 52nd |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 389th in 1917 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Lincoln in Tennessee in a single year was 213, in 2021. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2021.
Across the country, Lincoln reached its best rank of 2nd in South Dakota (2014). See Lincoln in every state →
How popular is Lincoln in Tennessee?
Lincoln was the 52nd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 142 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1917, Tennessee families have named 2,514 babies Lincoln.
How many babies are named Lincoln in Tennessee?
In 2025, 142 babies were named Lincoln in Tennessee. The most babies named Lincoln in Tennessee in a single year was 213, in 2021.
What is the rank of Lincoln in Tennessee?
Lincoln ranked 52nd among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2021.
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.