Legin
A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English word "legionary".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Legin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Legin today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Legin births was 2020 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Legin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Legin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2020
9 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#8,459
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Legin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Legin 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 Legin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Legin
The name Legin is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "legine," which means "to lead" or "to guide." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as leaders or guides within their communities.
Legin was a relatively uncommon name among the Etruscans, but it appears to have gained more prominence during the later years of the Roman Empire. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in a fragmentary inscription from the 2nd century AD, which mentions a Roman legionary soldier named Legin Aurelius.
In the 5th century AD, a philosopher and scholar named Legin of Ravenna gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings, though largely lost to history, were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Legin resurfaced in various regions of Europe, albeit with slight variations in spelling. In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk known as Legin de Cordoba played a significant role in the preservation and translation of ancient Greek and Arabic manuscripts, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge during the scholastic renaissance.
In the 14th century, an Italian artist and architect named Legin da Modena was commissioned to design several churches and public buildings in northern Italy, including the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna. His architectural works were renowned for their intricate carvings and innovative design elements.
Another notable figure bearing the name Legin was a 16th-century French mathematician and astronomer, Legin Duhamel. He contributed significantly to the advancement of trigonometry and celestial mechanics, collaborating with some of the most prominent scholars of his time.
Throughout history, the name Legin has been associated with individuals who have demonstrated leadership, intellectual prowess, and artistic excellence. While not as widely used as some other names, it has left an indelible mark on various disciplines and cultures, reflecting the diverse heritage and enduring legacy of this ancient moniker.
People
Legin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Legin 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
Legin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Legin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Legin 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Legin a common name?
We classify Legin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Legin most popular?
The single biggest year for Legin was 2020, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Legin is about 6 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 Legin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Legin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Legin 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 Legin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Legin 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 Legin 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 are named Legin?
Find out how many people share the name Legin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.