Boys name · Virginia
Lincoln in Virginia
Lincoln was the 74th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 115 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1916, Virginia families have named 2,188 babies Lincoln.
Popularity over time
Lincoln in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 389th |
| 1990 | 5 | 696th |
| 2001 | 6 | 755th |
| 2007 | 28 | 277th |
| 2011 | 41 | 207th |
| 2016 | 162 | 59th |
| 2020 | 186 | 42nd |
| 2025 | 115 | 74th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 389th in 1916 to 74th in 2025.
The most babies named Lincoln in Virginia in a single year was 186, in 2020. Its best showing was 41st 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 Virginia?
Lincoln was the 74th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 115 babies named Lincoln that year. Since 1916, Virginia families have named 2,188 babies Lincoln.
How many babies are named Lincoln in Virginia?
In 2025, 115 babies were named Lincoln in Virginia. The most babies named Lincoln in Virginia in a single year was 186, in 2020.
What is the rank of Lincoln in Virginia?
Lincoln ranked 74th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 41st 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.