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
Tomlinson	['tɔmlinsn]
Madai	-	Biblical
Electra	ə-LEKT-rə (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Coos	KO:S	Dutch
Shipley	['ʃipli]
Mithras	MITH-rəs (English)	Persian Mythology (Hellenized)