a legend in (one's) own time

A person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while he or she is still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own time.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Chester	['tʃestə]
Lowe	[ləu]
Embla	EM-blah (Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)	Norse Mythology, Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Aylmer	['eimə]
Alick	['ælik]
Lea	LE-ah (German, Finnish)	German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Slovene, Croatian