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Worldwide Name Statistics

Legacy

Ranked #2676 - 1 in 952,381 people
US

Most common in

United States

8,400 bearers

World total

8,400

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#2676

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States8,400
Worldwide
~8,400
rank #2676
Rarity
1 in 952,381
of people globally
Gender split
32/68
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~8,400 in US

About the name Legacy

There are an estimated 8,400 people named Legacy alive worldwide today. That ranks Legacy at #2676 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Legacy is held by approximately 8,400 people, ranking #2676 among first names. That works out to roughly 3 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 39,512 U.S. residents).

Legacy is used by both genders, 31.9% male and 68.1% female.

Legacy appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.

Male 31.9%Female 68.1%

Legacy popularity by year

U.S. births per year for Legacy, 1994 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).

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  1. 1994: 10
  2. 1995: 8
  3. 1996: 18
  4. 1997: 12
  5. 1998: 20
  6. 1999: 33
  7. 2000: 20
  8. 2001: 36
  9. 2002: 32
  10. 2003: 27
  11. 2004: 22
  12. 2005: 21
  13. 2006: 23
  14. 2007: 29
  15. 2008: 43
  16. 2009: 54
  17. 2010: 105
  18. 2011: 77
  19. 2012: 106
  20. 2013: 111
  21. 2014: 140
  22. 2015: 222
  23. 2016: 331
  24. 2017: 399
  25. 2018: 530
  26. 2019: 764
  27. 2020: 928
  28. 2021: 1,095
  29. 2022: 1,010
  30. 2023: 854
  31. 2024: 730
  32. 2025: 673

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Legacy worldwide?

There are an estimated 8,400 people named Legacy alive worldwide today, ranking #2676 globally.

Is Legacy a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 952,381 people. In the United States there are roughly 8,400 bearers, which is 1 in 39,512 Americans.

Is Legacy a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Legacy is used 31.9% male and 68.1% female.

Where does the name Legacy come from?

Who are famous people named Legacy?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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