Legend
Peaked at #118 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1993, Legend has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Legend — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2288
in 2018
Current rank
#4326
in 2024
Years tracked
31
1994–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1994, Legend reached its peak popularity for girls in 2018, ranking #2288 nationally with 80 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3757 (2014) to #4326 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Legend ranks #4326 nationally for girls, with 33 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,326 | 33 |
| 2023 | #3,403 | 47 |
| 2022 | #2,565 | 69 |
| 2021 | #2,944 | 57 |
| 2020 | #2,567 | 67 |
| 2019 | #2,523 | 70 |
| 2018 | #2,288 | 80 |
| 2017 | #2,393 | 76 |
Legend — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#118
in 2021
Current rank
#157
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1993–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1993, Legend reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #118 nationally with 3,182 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #536 (2014) to #157 (2024) — a 71% improvement.
As of 2024, Legend ranks #157 nationally for boys, with 2,275 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #157 | 2,275 |
| 2023 | #145 | 2,500 |
| 2022 | #132 | 2,899 |
| 2021 | #118 | 3,182 |
| 2020 | #127 | 2,847 |
| 2019 | #150 | 2,578 |
| 2018 | #216 | 1,733 |
| 2017 | #255 | 1,461 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Legend most popular?
Legend was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #118 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Legend becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Legend?
At least 24,856 babies have been recorded with the name Legend in the US since 1993, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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