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Legacie

LEG-uh-see · A modern coinage, likely derived from the English word "legacy," meaning something handed down from the past.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,265
Babies named in 2025
33
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 48,705 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2013

Rising since 2013, #4,265 for girls today.

Popularity of Legacie since 2010

Babies named Legacie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

15294420102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s113
2020s219

Meaning & origin

Legacie is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010. It is almost certainly a respelling of the English word legacy, aligning with a broader trend of using word names and creative spellings. Since 2013, its usage has been rising, reaching a peak rank of 4,265 in 2025 (with a 1-in-48,705 incidence). The name is most popular in Texas, where it has the strongest foothold. As a recent coinage, Legacie lacks traditional etymology but carries the conceptual meaning of inheritance or lasting impact. Its rise reflects contemporary naming preferences for unique, meaningful, and phonetically appealing names.

Legacie is a modern invented name, almost certainly a respelling of the English word legacy. It follows a pattern of using word names and altering spellings for uniqueness. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010 and has seen a gradual rise in use, particularly in Texas. Its meaning is tied to the concept of inheritance or a lasting impact, though as a coinage it has no traditional etymology beyond the word it derives from.

Where Legacie is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Legs, Cici

Variants: Legacy

Sibling names for Legacie

Names that share Legacie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Legacie mean?
Legacie is a modern respelling of the English word 'legacy,' referring to something handed down from the past or a lasting impact.
How popular is the name Legacie?
As of 2025, Legacie ranks 4,265 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 48,705 girls given the name. Its peak year was 2024.
Is Legacie a boy or girl name?
Legacie is used primarily as a girl's name.