Lejend
A unique modern name possibly inspired by the word "legend".
Name Census estimates that about 287 living Americans carry the first name Lejend. It is a predominantly male name (98.3% of registrations). The average person named Lejend today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lejend births was 2019 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lejend. 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
287
~ 1 in 1,194,266 Americans
Peak year
2019
47 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,153
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Lejend
Lejend leans heavily male at 98.3% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lejend as a male name
- Ranked #5,153 in 2024
- 19 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (43 births)
Lejend as a female name
- Ranked #16,960 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Popularity
Lejend: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lejend 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 156 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
Lejend 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 Lejend during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lejends live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lejend, while North Carolina, Michigan, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lejend
The name Lejend is a relatively new and modern invention, rather than having a deep historical origin or etymology. It appears to be derived from the English word "legend," which itself comes from the Latin "legenda," meaning "things to be read." The name was likely created in recent decades as a creative variant spelling or play on the word "legend."
Although the name Lejend does not have a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in modern times. One of the earliest examples is Lejend Harding, a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s. Another is Lejend Browne, a Canadian football player who has played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) since the late 2010s.
In the realm of entertainment, there is Lejend Metreveli, a Georgian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the 2010s. Additionally, Lejend Starks is an American rapper and music producer who has been active in the hip-hop scene since the early 2010s.
One of the most notable individuals with this name is Lejend Taurins, a Latvian entrepreneur and investor who founded the successful technology company, Taurins Technologies, in the late 2000s. He has been recognized for his contributions to the tech industry and has received several awards and accolades.
While the name Lejend is not derived from any specific language or culture, its unique spelling and modern origins have led to its adoption by a diverse range of individuals across various fields and backgrounds. As a relatively new name, its usage and popularity may continue to evolve and grow in the years to come.
People
Lejend + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lejend 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
Lejend: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lejend?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 287 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lejend 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 1,194,266 US residents.
Is Lejend a common name?
We classify Lejend as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 289 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lejend most popular?
The single biggest year for Lejend was 2019, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lejend is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lejend a male name?
Yes, 98.3% of people registered as Lejend 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.
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.