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Legacy
OriginEnglish word name
Meaning"the long-lasting impact of particular events that took place in the past"
GenderBoy
US Rank#957
Top 1000
NB Rank#2000
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About Legacy
The name Legacy is currently ranked #957 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #709 in 2021. The name is most popular in LEGACY, LEGACY, and LEGACY. Legacy is also used for girls, ranking #662 in 2025 (more popular).
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,278 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 2015 | #2,266 | 59 | 30.8 |
| 2016 | #1,911 | 77 | 40.6 |
| 2017 | #1,451 | 118 | 63.8 |
| 2018 | #1,082 | 183 | 100.8 |
| 2019 | #828 | 273 | 152.2 |
| 2020 | #761 | 316 | 183.1 |
| 2021 | #709 | 370 | 211.5 |
| 2022 | #734 | 353 | 202.2 |
| 2023 | #832 | 295 | 172.5 |
| 2024 | #954 | 237 | 137.6 |
| 2025 | #957 | 244 | 142.9 |
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