Legion
Every Legion since 2003 — 370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Legion
Legion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,513 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 370 American babies have been named Legion. Its peak came in 2021, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Legion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Legion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,513 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,547 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,382 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,953 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,962 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,981 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,900 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,432 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,408 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,876 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,641 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,475 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,820 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,802 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,301 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,184 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,072 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,511 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,441 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,570 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,005 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Legion in 2025?
Legion ranked #5,513 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Legion?
370 babies have been named Legion in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Legion most popular?
Legion peaked in 2021, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Legion a boy or girl name?
Legion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Legion rising or falling?
Legion has been roughly stable over the past decade.