An estimated 5,725 living Americans are named Legacy.
How rare is Legacy?
Legacy is uncommon among babies today, with 429 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 40.8% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Legacy?
The median age of a living American named Legacy is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Legacy still popular?
Yes — Legacy is currently rising in popularity, with 429 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 7.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Legacy most common?
Legacy has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1994Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
40.8%
2025
429
All-time
5,774
Diaspora map
Legacy spread fast — broke out in Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina (2020) and ran high in 18 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina, 2020 · over-represented in 18 states over 2 years
