Legend: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name of epic proportions, for a child destined to write his own story.
Legend as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #97
- Peak
- #90 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Legend Means
Legend is a boy name of English origin. A name of epic proportions, for a child destined to write his own story.
How Popular Legend Is
Legend currently ranks #97 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #90 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Legend
- John Legend, the musician, brought glamour to the surname-turned-first-name.
- Legend entered the top 100 for the first time in the 2020s.
- The name reflects the modern trend of aspirational word names.
Legend as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #127
- Peak
- #127 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Legend Means
Legend is a unisex name of English origin. A remarkable story, destined to be remembered.
How Popular Legend Is
Legend currently ranks #127 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #127 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Legend
- Legend peaked at #127 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Legend is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Legend
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Legend
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Legend.
Questions About Legend
What does Legend mean?
Legend is a boy name of English origin. A name of epic proportions, for a child destined to write his own story.
How popular is Legend?
Legend currently ranks #97 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #90 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Legend come from?
Legend comes from English roots. John Legend, the musician, brought glamour to the surname-turned-first-name.
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