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Legacy

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEG-uh-see /ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/High

Meaning: Something handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from Medieval Latin legacia (office of a legate, bequest)High

In 30 seconds: An English concept name meaning 'something handed down' or 'enduring heritage,' from Latin legacia (bequest). One of the most aspirational concept names — naming a child for the idea that their life will leave something valuable behind.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningSomething handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from Medieval Latin legacia (office of a legate, bequest)
U.S. rank (2025)#957 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births244 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,706

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Legacy is an English concept name from Old French legacie, from Medieval Latin legacia (office of a legate, bequest, inheritance). As a given name it is a modern American concept name, similar to names like Destiny, Harmony, and Serenity.

Legacy appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s and ranked #954 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The word 'legacy' entered English through Old French from Latin legare (to bequeath, to send as an ambassador) — so a legacy is literally something delegated to the future. Naming a child Legacy is expressing the hope that their life will be worth bequeathing.
Overall data confidence 94%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Legacy mean?

Legacy means 'something handed down' or 'enduring heritage,' from Latin legacia (bequest). It names a child after the hope they will leave something valuable for the future.

How do you pronounce Legacy?

It's said LEG-uh-see — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Legacy a boy or girl name?

Legacy is used for both sexes.

How popular is Legacy?

Legacy ranked #954 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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