US Popularity:932
Origin:British
Meaning:Something left or handed down by a predecessor
Legacy is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It comes from the noun meaning “something left or handed down by a predecessor.” If you want baby to make their mark on the world, this could be the perfect name for them! Not only does it have an inspirational meaning, it sounds pretty, too.
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Common Nicknames for Legacy

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How Popular Is The Name Legacy?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Legacy is currently #3600 on The Bump
Boy:Legacy is currently #2013 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Legacy is currently #2424 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Legacy is currently #932 in U.S. births
Boy:Legacy is currently #957 in U.S. births
Girl:Legacy is currently #662 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#662
in 2025
- 52
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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