Legacy

Legacy - A very unique male name

Legacy appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #4152. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Legacy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Legacy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Legacy. The baby boy name Legacy was given to 192 baby boys in 2025, ranking #965 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,637 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Legacy peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 709.

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Legacy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Legacy is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #412 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,341.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Legacy is where you live.

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Legacy origin and meaning

English word name

From the English word legacy — 'something handed down,' from Latin legatum, a bequest

Legacy is the abstract English word used directly as a boy's name, entering the data in 2010 in the wave of aspirational word names (Legend, Royal, Major). It peaked in 2021 and has fallen since. For boys it remains the less common gender for the name — it is used for girls as well.

Attested etymology

Legacy is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Legacy, pop culture references for the name Legacy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Legacy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Legacy, sorted by popularity.

Louis / Lucas / Luke / Luis / Lewis / Luca / Lukas / Luka / Lucca / Lucius /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Legacy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Legacy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Legacy?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LEG-uh-see · /ˈlɛɡəsi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Legacy to state an ambition — a son who carries the family forward. It feels grand and purposeful in the current word-name style.

Worth knowing

• A big concept to carry; the name invites 'living up to it' jokes
• Falling since its 2021 peak as the word-name wave cools