NAME PROFILE
Legacy
The word 'legacy' originates from the Latin word 'legatum,' meaning 'a gift by will.' Traditionally, it signifies something passed down, whether it be property, values, or traditions, embodying the influence a person has on the world even after they are gone.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,483 |
| Gender | Female (24% / 76%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2003 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 21%OH — 20%GA — 19%NC — 19%
Notable People
Legacy (American Rapper) · Legacy (YouTuber) · Legacy (Video Game Character in *Final Fantasy*)
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