26,958births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · United States
#193United States 2025
Legend is a boy name family recorded 26,958 times in 6 countries since 1993. It ranks highest today in the United States (#193 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2021, at 95.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Legend
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend | English | 26,773 | 🇺🇸 United States | #193 | 2021 | ▲ 143 % |
| Legend | English | 113 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1033 | 2022 | – |
| Legend | English | 44 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2021 | new |
| Legend | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2019 | – |
| Legend | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2020 | – |
| Legend | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Legend
How popular is the name Legend?
In 2025 it ranked #193 in the United States. Official registers record 26,958 births across 6 countries.
When was Legend most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2021, at 95.7 births per 100,000.
Is Legend a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Legend is a boy name.