RisingGaining cultural share#193 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2021
Peak births
3,186
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1993Peak 20212025
Quick answers about Legend
How many people are named Legend?
An estimated 25,590 living Americans are named Legend.
How rare is Legend?
Legend is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,862 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 41.6% from its 2021 peak. It was the #193 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Legend?
The median age of a living American named Legend is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Legend still popular?
Yes — Legend is currently rising in popularity, with 1,862 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 7.8× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Legend most common?
Legend has its strongest geographic signal in Delaware, where it appeared 3.5× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
41.6%
2025
1,862
All-time
25,805
Diaspora map
Legend spread fast — broke out in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Missouri (2014) and ran high in 15 states within a decade.
Broke out: Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Missouri, 2014 · over-represented in 15 states over 5 years
