Legacy

Legacy is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 728 babies in the United States.

Legacy at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Legacy

Legacy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Legacy first appears in Social Security records in 1994 and has been given to 7,803 babies since 1880, including 728 in 2024.

Legacy in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Babies named Legacy in 2024
728
Total since 1880
7,803

Legacy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2021
Babies named Legacy in 2023
6
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Legacy mean?

The meaning of Legacy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Legacy a boy or girl name?

Legacy is a unisex name. In 2024, 728 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Legacy?

Legacy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Legacy?

Legacy is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1994 and has been given to 7,803 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].