Total births
5,774
Unisex name · since 1994
Legacy
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 5,774 babies named Legacy, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #610
- among girls today
- 5,774
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
5,774 babies have been named Legacy since 1994, making it today's #610 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Legacy recorded 5,774 times among girls since 1994, holding rank #610 nationally today, ahead of 97% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #610 among girls today
- 5,774 born since 1994
- 2020s peak decade
- 97% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Legacy is currently the #610 unisex name in America, more common than 97% of girls - 5,774 born since 1994, peaking in the 2020s.
- #610
- among girls today
- 5,774
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Legacy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#610
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 97% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Legacy was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
725 babies were named Legacy in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Legacy compares
5,774 Top 12% higher than 88% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Legacy's all-time total is 15x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Legacy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,774 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 725 | 48 | 19,840 |
Legacy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Legacy splits its recorded history at 2010: 93% of all births land in the more recent half, 7% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 725 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Legacy at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2021
Current rank
#610
Active since
1994
Legacy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 725
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Legacy popularity over time - boys
2,709 total births recorded since 2002 (Legacy as boys' name)
Legacy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Legacy's strongest decade.
3,473 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Legacy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 101
1990s
101 births
- 2000s 277
2000s
277 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,923 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,473 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 3,473 births (60% of all-time use).
How Legacy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Legacy's total volume
Legacy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Legacy by state
Where Legacy concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 535 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 400 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 339 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 310 | 5.4% |
| #5 | California | | 284 | 4.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 284 | 4.9% |
| #7 | New York | | 237 | 4.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 211 | 3.7% |
Texas share of Legacy's total US births 9.3%
Even split
535 of 5,774 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Legacy appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Legacy? ▼
5,774 babies have been named Legacy since 1994. It currently ranks #610 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 725 births.
When was Legacy most popular? ▼
Legacy was most popular in the 2020s decade with 3,473 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Legacy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Legacy are Texas (535 births), Georgia (400 births), Florida (339 births).
Is Legacy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Legacy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 5,774 births, and as a boy's name it has 2,709 births.
How long has the name Legacy been used? ▼
Legacy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Legacy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Legaci, Legend, Legacie, Legacii, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Legacy's data
- Texas records the most Legacys (535 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Legacy
Nearby Names Like Legacy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Legacy
Legaci Girl
#2093 1,071 births
Legend Girl
#4343 968 births
Legacie Girl
#3571 332 births
Legacii Girl
#6151 192 births
Legacee Girl
#8892 168 births
Compare Legacy side by side: Legacy vs Legaci Legacy vs Legend Legacy vs Legacie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Legacy: #610 Unisex Name - 5,774 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/legacy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Legacy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.