Legend
How to say it: LEJ-und · /ˈlɛdʒənd/
English word name meaning 'a story handed down through tradition'; also a person of remarkable fame.
Legend was the 211th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,862 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #222 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #211 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,862 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,780 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #222 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in use, Legend found its peak in the 2020s. It remains at that peak though a pullback is foreseen.
What goes with it
Bold and crisp with a creative force, Legend feels strong. Maverick suits it as a companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Legend is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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