Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Legend.
National Rank (2025)
#193
All-Time Peak Rank
#118 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
25,805
Unisex Distribution96.4% Boy / 3.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Legend Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Legend
According to SSA data, Legend achieved its highest historical rank of #118 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 3,186 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 128.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 33 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Legend scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+128.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,186Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
33Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:146
2000s:787
2010s:9,278
2020s:15,594
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLeg-end
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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