An estimated 25,594 living Americans are named Legend.
How rare is Legend?
Legend is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,862 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 41.6% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Legend?
The median age of a living American named Legend is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Legend still popular?
Yes — Legend is currently rising in popularity, with 1,862 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 7.8× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Legend most common?
Legend has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 5.6× more often than the national baseline.
1993Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
41.6%
2025
1,862
All-time
25,805
Diaspora map
Legend spread fast — broke out in Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and West Virginia (2015) and ran high in 18 states within a decade.
Broke out: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and West Virginia, 2015 · over-represented in 18 states over 8 years
