Alegend
A coined name potentially signifying a legendary or mythical figure.
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Alegend. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alegend today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alegend births was 2023 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alegend. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2023
29 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,874
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Alegend: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alegend from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 121 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alegend by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alegend during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alegends live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alegend
The name Alegend is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia around the 4th millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "al" meaning "divine" and "egend" meaning "eternal," thus translating to "divine eternity" or "eternal divinity."
In the early days of Sumerian society, names often held deep spiritual and symbolic meanings, reflecting the people's reverence for the gods and their belief in the cyclical nature of life and death. The name Alegend was likely bestowed upon individuals who were believed to possess a divine or otherworldly quality, or perhaps those born under auspicious celestial circumstances.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Alegend can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the ancient city of Uruk, one of the earliest known cities in human history. These tablets, dating back to around 3200 BCE, contain lists of names, including Alegend, which suggests that the name was in use during this early period of Sumerian civilization.
Throughout the ages, several notable individuals have borne the name Alegend, leaving their mark on history. One of the earliest recorded figures was Alegend of Lagash, a high priestess who lived in the Sumerian city-state of Lagash around 2500 BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom, spiritual guidance, and her role in preserving the religious traditions of her people.
Another famous bearer of the name was Alegend the Scribe, an Akkadian scholar who lived in the 23rd century BCE. He is credited with the compilation of the first known written collection of Sumerian proverbs and wisdom literature, which provided invaluable insights into the cultural values and worldview of ancient Mesopotamian societies.
During the Middle Ages, the name Alegend resurfaced in Europe, where it was borne by Alegend of Burgundy, a noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her patronage of troubadours and her support of the flourishing courtly love tradition of the time.
In the Renaissance era, Alegend Paracelsus, a Swiss Renaissance physician and alchemist born in 1493, made significant contributions to the field of medicine and the study of natural sciences. His unconventional methods and theories challenged the traditional medical practices of his time and paved the way for modern pharmaceutical practices.
More recently, the name Alegend was carried by Alegend Leroy, a French artist and sculptor born in 1901. His works, known for their bold and abstract forms, were highly influential in the development of modern art movements in the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Alegend throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on the cultural and intellectual landscapes of their respective eras.
People
Alegend + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alegend as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alegend: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alegend?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alegend going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Alegend a common name?
We classify Alegend as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alegend most popular?
The single biggest year for Alegend was 2023, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alegend is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alegend in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alegend a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alegend in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alegend still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alegend in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alegend can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Alegend as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.