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How Many People Are Named Legend?
Estimated people named Legend living in the U.S. today
24,643
Gender distribution
96% male · 4% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 24,856
- Peak year: 2021 (3,239 births)
- Estimated living today: 24,643
Legend by age group — who carries the name today?
Legend popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Legend
Legend has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 24,856 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 24,643 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 13,870 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Legends you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Legend in the US?
An estimated 24,643 people named Legend are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Legend rare — about 1 in 13,870 Americans.
Is Legend a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Legend is 96% male and 4% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Legend most popular?
Legend peaked in 2021, when 3,239 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Legend?
Legend ranks #1,407 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).