Legend is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #311 in 2016 with 1,147 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 3,182 births ranking #118. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,647.1%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 1,654 boys born was named Legend. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Legend is a modern English word name chosen for its sense of greatness, story, and larger-than-life presence. It is much more message-driven than historically inherited.
The name emerged through the modern trend for aspirational word names and gained traction because of its bold, memorable feel. It is unmistakably contemporary in tone.