Legend
Legend: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Legend
- A male given name.
How popular is Legend?
Since 1880, 968 girls and 25,805 boys in the U.S. have been named Legend (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2289 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #118 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #193 for boys, with 1,883 babies given the name.
Names similar to Legend
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Sibling name ideas for Legend
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Legend FAQ
What does the name Legend mean?
A male given name.
How popular is the name Legend?
Since 1880, 968 girls and 25,805 boys in the U.S. have been named Legend (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2289 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #118 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #193 for boys, with 1,883 babies given the name.
Is Legend a boy or girl name?
Legend is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 968 girls and 25,805 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.