Boy nameCurrently #157 in the USRising
Legend
//ˈlɛdʒənd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Legend's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Legend's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Legend |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 103 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 183 |
| 2009 | 216 |
| 2010 | 229 |
| 2011 | 228 |
| 2012 | 284 |
| 2013 | 344 |
| 2014 | 563 |
| 2015 | 866 |
| 2016 | 1,217 |
| 2017 | 1,537 |
| 2018 | 1,813 |
| 2019 | 2,648 |
| 2020 | 2,914 |
| 2021 | 3,239 |
| 2022 | 2,968 |
| 2023 | 2,547 |
| 2024 | 2,308 |
Legend through the decades
- Legend peaked in 2021, when 3,239 babies were named Legend in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Legend has risen 841% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Legend currently ranks #157 in the US and is on the rise.