Legend

Legend - A very unique male name

Legend appeared on the charts for the first time in 1995 on position #2915. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Legend and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Legend? 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 Legend. The baby boy name Legend was given to 1,845 baby boys in 2025, ranking #194 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 795 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Legend peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 118.

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Legend is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Legend is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #46 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #667.

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 Legend is where you live.

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Legend origin and meaning

English word name

A legend — a traditional story, or a person of enduring fame; from Latin legenda, 'things to be read'

Legend is a bold English word adopted as a boys' name in the 1990s, in the wave of aspirational word names like King, Prince and Major. It peaked in 2021 and has fallen noticeably since, which is common for statement names once the novelty fades.

Attested etymology

Legend is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Legend

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

Lisandro / Lizandro / Lakendrick / Lysander / Luisantonio / Laquinton / Lejend / Lekendrick / Legynd / Legendary /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Legend

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 Legend 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 Legend?

2 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

LEJ-und · /ˈlɛdʒənd/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Legynd — A rare y respelling

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Legend is chosen as a statement — parents who want a name that announces ambition. It is a lot to live up to, and its use is already receding from the 2021 peak.

Worth knowing

• A heavy name to carry: teachers and employers will react to it before they meet him
• John Legend's surname is a stage name — he was born John Stephens — but the association still dominates