Declining since 2021, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Legaci since 1998
Babies named Legaci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 13 | 0 |
| 2010s | 357 | 26 |
| 2020s | 696 | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Legaci first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, a modern coinage drawn from the English word 'legacy.' It reached its peak rank in 2021 and has since been falling in usage. The name continues to be given to about 1 in 18689 girls as of 2025, making it a rare but recognized choice. Its spelling variant with an 'i' gives it a softer, more feminine form compared to 'Legacy.' Most common in Alabama, Louisiana, and Ohio, Legaci fits within the trend of aspirational and meaningful vocabulary names.
Legaci is a modern coinage derived from the English word 'legacy', which itself comes from Latin 'legatus' (ambassador) via Old French. It emerged as a given name in the late 1990s, part of a trend of using English vocabulary words as names. Its spelling with an 'i' instead of 'y' adds a feminine touch.
Where Legaci is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Legs, Cici
Sibling names for Legaci
Names that share Legaci's style, for a brother or sister.
