Declining since 2021, #193 for boys today.
Popularity of Legend since 1993
Babies named Legend per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 787 |
| 2010s | 9,278 |
| 2020s | 15,594 |
Meaning & origin
Legend is a modern word name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1993 and rose quickly in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 193 in 2021. As of 2025, it remains in the top 200, though its trajectory has been falling since its peak year. The name is most popular in the District of Columbia, Mississippi, and Hawaii, suggesting regional appeal. With a 1-in-917 rate of use, Legend reflects the contemporary taste for aspirational and distinctive names, fitting alongside other bold choices like Maverick and Ace.
Legend is an English word name drawn directly from the noun meaning a traditional story or an exceptionally famous person. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1993. The name reflects a modern trend of using aspirational vocabulary names for boys.
Where Legend is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leg, Lee
Sibling names for Legend
Names that share Legend's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Nova, Lyric, Sage, Haven, Zuri, Miracle, Babygirl, Charisma, Dream, Essence, Heavenly, Jenesis, Legaci, Memory, Princess, Reign, Royalty, Treasure, Unique, Empress, Eternity, Journei, Jream, Loyalty, Majesty, Myracle, Passion, Royale, Triniti, Vanity, Adore, Allure, Eunique, Forever, Goddess, Harmonii, Heavyn, Heiress, Infiniti, Jazzmen, Memorie, Paradise, Promyse, Royalti, Secret, Treazure, Amazing, Armonii, Dynasty, Envy, Gorgeous, Kulture, Lamiracle, Liberti, Mirakle, Radiance, Reality, Sacred, Special, Tomorrow, Trezure, Victorious, Wonder, Charizma, Dutchess, Amazin, Beautifull, Blessence, Champayne, Fantasy, Heavan, Imagine, Kharizma, Legacii, Majesta, Majesti, Money, Myrakle, Pryncess, Reminisce, Royaltee, Success
Brothers: Maverick, Lennox, Hendrix, Ace, Adonis, King, Prince, Chosen, Kyng, Sir, Wisdom, Bless, Champion, Magic, Majestic, Master, Nation, Prynce, Supreme, Alegend, Anthem, Babyboy, Famous, Kingdom, Marvelous, Myking, Righteous, Sovereign, Winner, Awesome, Dominion, Future, Handsome, Kiing, Kingjames, Legendary, Prodigy, Romance, Trillion, Triumph, Xzayvier
Names like Legend
Names whose popularity has moved with Legend's over the last 50 years.
