Legend
Every Legend since 1993 — 26,773 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Legend
Legend is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #193 in 2025 with 1,862 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 26,773 American babies have been named Legend. Its peak came in 2021, when 3,243 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Legend stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Legend year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,833 | 1,862 | #193 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,339 | 2,288 | #157 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,406 | 2,505 | #145 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,567 | 2,901 | #132 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,946 | 3,186 | #118 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,568 | 2,852 | #127 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,525 | 2,578 | #150 |
| 2018 | 80 | #2,289 | 1,734 | #216 |
| 2017 | 76 | #2,394 | 1,461 | #255 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,550 | 1,148 | #310 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,197 | 815 | #391 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,758 | 523 | #534 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,901 | 327 | #718 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,239 | 263 | #833 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,938 | 215 | #929 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,121 | 214 | #942 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,643 | 191 | #1,020 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,713 | 163 | #1,124 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,605 | 94 | #1,643 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,353 | 65 | #2,050 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,744 | 88 | #1,579 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,278 | 45 | #2,469 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,928 | 31 | #3,082 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,718 | 40 | #2,494 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,829 | 40 | #2,461 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,328 | 30 | #2,959 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,832 | 29 | #2,597 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Legend in 2025?
Legend ranked #193 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,862 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Legend?
26,773 babies have been named Legend in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Legend most popular?
Legend peaked in 2021, when 3,243 newborns received the name.
Is Legend a boy or girl name?
Legend is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Legend rising or falling?
Legend is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.