Holding steady.
Popularity of Legrand since 1897
Babies named Legrand per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Legrand's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 95 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Legrand is a rare French-derived name that enjoyed a brief moment of use in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. It was first recorded in 1897 and reached its peak rank in 1901, the same year it achieved its highest recorded usage. Since then, its popularity has dwindled to near extinction; according to Social Security records, it has not ranked in the top 1000 names for any year after 1901. The name's trajectory is stable but negligible, with no signs of revival. Legrand's top state associations are absent from public data, indicating a scattered, low-frequency presence rather than a regional concentration. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a surname-style first name with French roots.
Legrand is a French surname meaning 'the tall' or 'the large,' from Old French 'grant' (great, tall). As a given name, it was adopted in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, likely as a family name or as an elaboration of the word 'grand.' It was first recorded in 1897 but peaked in 1901, after which its use declined rapidly.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Grant, Legs
Variants: Le Grand, LeGrand
Sibling names for Legrand
Names that share Legrand's style, for a brother or sister.
