Legacy
Legacy is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Inheritance, bequest, or lasting memory.
Origin and history
Legacy is a contemporary English vocabulary name derived from the noun meaning an inheritance or long-lasting impression. It has recently gained popularity in the United States as a bold, modern choice symbolising heritage and future impact. Most of its recorded usage in U.S. birth data has occurred in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,709 babies in the United States have been named Legacy since 1880. It ranks #2489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #774.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.1 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 862 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,817 |
Fun facts
- The vast majority of total U.S. births recorded for the name Legacy have occurred since 2020.
- Legacy fits into a modern American trend of choosing aspirational concept nouns as given names.