Name comparison · boy names
Liam vs. Lincoln
In 2025, Liam leads at #1 among U.S. boys' names, with Lincoln at #69. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Liam | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #1 | #69 |
| Babies in 2025 | 20,818 | 4,703 |
| All-time peak | #1 in 2017 | #40 in 2020 |
| Uniqueness score | 0 / 100 | 16 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maryland (#1) | Ohio (#12) |