Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude. Legend, for its active and passive participants, may include miracles. Legends may be transformed over time to keep them fresh and vital.
A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude. Legend, for its active and passive participants, may include miracles. Legends may be transformed over time to keep them fresh and vital.
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Legend" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~24,856 people named Legend in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 3,239 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Legend is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.
Legend is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 96% male and 4% female.
Approximately 24,856 people in the United States are named Legend. The name peaked in 2021 with 3,239 recorded uses.
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