Boy · #3,950 in 2026

Legynd

Name: Popularity of the name Legynd in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Legynd, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,950

Peak Rank

#3,290 (2023)

Total Babies

202

5-Yr Trend

+93%

2017

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3290

Peak Rank

202

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Legynd

Legynd first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 36 Legynds were born — ranking #3,290 that year. As of 2026, Legynd ranks #3,950 for baby boys with 28 births, rising sharply (+93% over the past five years). In total, more than 202 Legynds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Legynd

Phonetically similar names — useful when Legynd is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Legend
Legende
Legioned
Legends
Legenda
Ligand
Bludgeoned
Legin
Legion
Lessened
Leavened
Lemond

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Legynd

What does the name Legynd mean?

Legynd is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Legynd in 2026?

In 2026, Legynd ranks #3,950 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.

When was Legynd most popular?

Legynd reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,290 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Legynd most popular?

Legynd has historically been most popular in New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Legynd.

Is Legynd a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Legynd is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Legynd?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Legynd include Azad, Zamar, Chesky. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Legynd

Legynd is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 202 births in the dataset. Legynd's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,290. Use the chart and map above to compare Legynd's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.