Legacy
64% girls · 36% boys
About Legacy
One of the boastful, ultra-modern word names soaring in popularity right now. Though it's a bit more popular for girls than boys -- the "cy" ending reads a little feminine -- it's solidly unisex, with over 100 baby boys being named Legacy in 2017. This is one of the many uplifting words that make unique unisex names.
Legacy for girls#662 US
Legacy is proof that any attractive-sounding word can be turned into a name, and this one has the added attractions of an inspirational meaning and a cool creative namesake -- hot young artist Legacy Russell.
Pronounced LEG-uh-see.
As of November 2026, Legacy ranked #957 for boys and #662 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #709 for boys in 2021 and #434 for girls in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,278 | 34 | #1,899 | 106 |
| 2015 | #2,266 | 59 | #1,420 | 163 |
| 2016 | #1,911 | 77 | #1,043 | 254 |
| 2017 | #1,451 | 118 | #944 | 280 |
| 2018 | #1,082 | 183 | #789 | 347 |
| 2019 | #828 | 273 | #616 | 491 |
| 2020 | #761 | 316 | #500 | 610 |
| 2021 | #709 | 370 | #434 | 725 |
| 2022 | #734 | 353 | #484 | 655 |
| 2023 | #832 | 295 | #541 | 559 |
| 2024 | #954 | 237 | #610 | 491 |
| 2025 | #957 | 244 | #662 | 429 |
World rankings
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- Legacy RussellGirl
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Legacy in pop culture
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