Rising since 2016, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Legendary since 2014
Babies named Legendary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 29 |
| 2020s | 11 | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Legendary first entered official U.S. birth records in 2014 and has been steadily rising in use ever since. As of 2025, it holds a rank of 4,396 with an incidence of about 1 in 74,264, showing a clear upward trajectory since 2016. The name peaked in 2025, suggesting continued growth as parents embrace modern word names rooted in English vocabulary. While it has not yet registered in any top state lists, its rising trend mirrors the appeal of aspirational names like Legend and Royal. Legendary is a unisex choice but leans masculine in current data, reflecting a broader movement towards abstract noun names in American naming culture.
The name Legendary is a modern coinage derived directly from the English adjective 'legendary,' meaning 'of or relating to legend' or 'remarkable.' It first appeared in official U.S. birth records in 2014 and has seen modest use since, likely as a variation of the word-name trend popular in the 2010s and 2020s. It has no historical or cultural roots beyond this modern English formation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Legend, Leg
Sibling names for Legendary
Names that share Legendary's style, for a brother or sister.
