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
JÓZsef	YO-zhef	Hungarian
Maram	-	Arabic
Tudor (2)	-	Romanian
Ephrath	-	Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Odom	['əudəm]
Chrissy	KRIS-ee	English