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Legend

Recorded 1993–2025 · United States

Legend was most popular in 2021, when 3,243 American babies were given the name — ranking #200 that year. In 2025 it ranked #362, with 1,883 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 26,773 people named Legend.

Most popular in2021
Rank that year#200
Births that year3,243
Total since 188026,773

Legend over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Legend’s peak in 2021. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org