Legend
Legend is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Story, tale, or one who is legendary; historically 'things to be read'.
Origin and history
Legend is a modern English vocabulary name derived from the Old French 'legende' and Latin 'legenda', meaning 'things to be read'. It has rapidly gained popularity in the United States as a bold, contemporary word name for boys since the late 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
25,805 babies in the United States have been named Legend since 1880. It ranks #732 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #143.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
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 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 787 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,278 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,594 |
Fun facts
- Legend is part of a 21st-century trend of bold vocabulary names given to boys, such as Maverick, King, and Prince.
- The term originates from the Medieval Latin 'legenda', which referred specifically to writings about the lives of saints.