How old is someone named Lincoln?
The average Lincoln is 11 years old.
Half of all living Lincolns are between 5 and 13.
When was Lincoln popular?
Lincoln has been rising for years and peaked in 2017, so most Lincolns are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 176 | 0 |
| 1910s | 905 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,302 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 852 | 100 |
| 1940s | 845 | 360 |
| 1950s | 818 | 540 |
| 1960s | 1,260 | 1,000 |
| 1970s | 1,318 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 1,174 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 1,745 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 8,914 | 8,800 |
| 2010s | 53,191 | 53,000 |
| 2020s | 34,233 | 34,000 |
How many Lincolns are still alive?
About 100,000 Lincolns are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 110,000 babies named Lincoln since 1880.
Nearly every Lincoln ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lincoln?
About four in five living Lincolns are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 16%
- Gen Alpha 79%
Is Lincoln an old name?
No. Lincoln is one of the youngest names around: younger than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lincoln will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Lincoln a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98% of living Lincolns are men.
Names the same age as Lincoln
NAME TWIN
Lincoln's name twin is Greyson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Greyson's age curve is the closest match to Lincoln's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Lincoln
How old is the average Lincoln?
The average Lincoln in the US is 11 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lincoln?
About 100,000 Lincolns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 110,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lincoln most popular?
In 2017, when about 8,400 baby boys were named Lincoln.
Is Lincoln a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 79% of living Lincolns are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this