Legacy
2 countries#662 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Legacy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,483 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #662 · peaked in 2021 with 1,095 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Florida, California, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Legacy’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5709 | — |
| 2007 | #4944 | ↑765 |
| 2008 | #4360 | ↑584 |
| 2009 | #4107 | ↑253 |
| 2010 | #2589 | ↑1518 |
| 2011 | #3051 | ↓462 |
| 2012 | #2401 | ↑650 |
| 2013 | #2305 | ↑96 |
| 2014 | #1892 | ↑413 |
| 2015 | #1416 | ↑476 |
| 2016 | #1039 | ↑377 |
| 2017 | #942 | ↑97 |
| 2018 | #786 | ↑156 |
| 2019 | #615 | ↑171 |
| 2020 | #500 | ↑115 |
| 2021 | #434 | ↑66 |
| 2022 | #484 | ↓50 |
| 2023 | #540 | ↓56 |
| 2024 | #610 | ↓70 |
| 2025 | #662 | ↓52 |
Frequently asked questions about Legacy
Is Legacy a popular name?
Yes — Legacy currently ranks #662 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Legacy more common for boys or girls?
Legacy is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Legacy most popular?
Legacy peaked in 2021 in United States, with 1,095 recorded births that year.
Is Legacy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Legacy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8122 in 1994 to #662 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Legacy?
At least 8,486 babies have been recorded with the name Legacy across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Legacy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Legacy appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Legacy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Legacy include Melina, Briana, Myra, Isabela.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Legacy in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.