Legend
Legend is a boy name that ranked #157 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1993. Its best recorded rank was #118 in 2021.
Latest rank
#157
Peak rank
#118
Reached in 2021
Total recorded usage
13,714
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1993
What To Know About Legend
As a boy name with English origins, Legend has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Legend is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Legend appearing in official records as far back as 1993, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #118 in 2021, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: LEJ-und
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.