Total births
512
Boys' name · since 1897
Legrand
512 babies named Legrand in U.S. Social Security records since 1897, with the highest year being 1917. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 512
- total births
- 1897–2002
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
512 boys have been named Legrand since 1897, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Legrand recorded 512 times among boys since 1897, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 2002.
- 512 total births
- 1897–2002 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
512 boys have been named Legrand since 1897, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2002.
- 512
- total births
- 1897–2002
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Legrand was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
16 babies were named Legrand in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Legrand's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Legrand splits its recorded history at 1940: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1897 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Legrand at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Legrand popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–2002
- Peak year (1917)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Legrand by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Legrand's strongest decade.
98 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Legrand births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
98 births
- 1920s
1920s
95 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
68 births
- 1950s
1950s
63 births
- 1960s 35
1960s
35 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 98 births (19% of all-time use).
How Legrand compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Legrand's total volume
Legrand vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Legrand by state
Where Legrand concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 29 | 5.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Utah | | 6 | 1.2% |
South Carolina share of Legrand's total US births 5.7%
Even split
29 of 512 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Legrand? ▼
Since 1897, Social Security records show 512 babies named Legrand. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 16 births.
When was Legrand most popular? ▼
Legrand was most popular in the 1910s decade with 98 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Legrand most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Legrand are South Carolina (29 births), New York (6 births), Utah (6 births).
How long has the name Legrand been used? ▼
Records for Legrand go back to 1897, giving 106 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Legrand? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Legend, Legacy, Legion, Legynd, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Legrand's data
- Legrand's decade-level peak was the 1910s (98 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Legrands (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Legrand
Nearby Names Like Legrand
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Legrand
Legend Boy
#157 25,805 births
Legacy Boy
#959 2,709 births
Legion Boy
#7568 370 births
Legynd Boy
#4564 162 births
Legrande Boy
147 births
Compare Legrand side by side: Legrand vs Legend Legrand vs Legacy Legrand vs Legion
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1897–2002 (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. "Legrand: Baby Name Since 1897 - 512 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/legrand. 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 Legrand 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.