Legend Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEJ-uhnd / /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/English; Latin
Meaning
English: story of heroic deeds; Latin: to read
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Legend' refers to a narrative of historical or mythical events, often associated with heroic figures. The Latin root relates to the act of reading, emphasizing the storytelling aspect of legends.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Legendary
International Variants
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Famous people named Legend
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Legend was first seen in the United States in 1993. Legend has ranked as high as #196 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Legend has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Legend (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 219 | |
| GA | 182 | |
| FL | 161 | |
| CA | 142 | |
| NC | 110 | |
| NY | 106 | |
| OH | 95 | |
| PA | 93 | |
| IL | 92 | |
| LA | 84 | |
| SC | 80 | |
| MI | 76 | |
| VA | 69 | |
| TN | 68 | |
| AL | 66 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 88 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 191 |
| 2010 | 214 |
| 2011 | 215 |
| 2012 | 263 |
| 2013 | 326 |
| 2014 | 522 |
| 2015 | 814 |
| 2016 | 1,147 |
| 2017 | 1,461 |
| 2018 | 1,733 |
| 2019 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 2,847 |
| 2021 | 3,182 |
| 2022 | 2,899 |
| 2023 | 2,500 |
| 2024 | 2,275 |