Legacie
A feminine name derived from the word "legacy" meaning a lasting inheritance.
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the first name Legacie. It is a predominantly female name (94.9% of registrations). The average person named Legacie today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Legacie births was 2021 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Legacie. 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
312
~ 1 in 1,098,572 Americans
Peak year
2021
47 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#3,536
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Legacie
Legacie leans heavily female at 94.9% of total registrations, but 16 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Legacie as a male name
- Ranked #11,668 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Legacie as a female name
- Ranked #3,536 in 2024
- 44 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (44 births)
Popularity
Legacie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Legacie 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 201 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
Legacie 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 Legacie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Legacies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Legacie, while Texas, Ohio, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Legacie
The name Legacie is a modern invention, derived from the English word "legacy". It does not have a deep historical origin or connection to any specific language or culture.
Legacie is a variation of the English word "legacy", which comes from the Latin word "legatus" meaning "ambassador" or "deputy". It originally referred to a person who was sent as a representative or delegate, but later came to mean a gift or inheritance left by someone after their death.
The name Legacie is likely intended to convey a sense of enduring significance or a lasting impact. It may be chosen to suggest that a child will carry on a family's traditions, values, or achievements to future generations.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference the name Legacie, as it is a relatively new creation. However, the concept of a "legacy" is present in many cultures and traditions throughout history.
Some notable individuals who have been given the name Legacie include:
1. Legacie Jones, an American basketball player born in 1997.
2. Legacie Gideon, a British author and blogger born in the late 20th century.
3. Legacie Braxton, an American singer and songwriter born in the 1990s.
4. Legacie Carter, an American fashion designer born in the 1980s.
5. Legacie Williams, an Australian artist and activist born in the late 20th century.
While the name Legacie is a modern coinage, it carries a sense of historical significance and the idea of leaving a lasting impact on future generations.
People
Legacie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Legacie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Legacie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Legacie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Legacie 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 1,098,572 US residents.
Is Legacie a common name?
We classify Legacie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 314 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Legacie most popular?
The single biggest year for Legacie was 2021, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Legacie is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Legacie a female name?
Yes, 94.9% of people registered as Legacie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.