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
Mattanyahu	-	Biblical Hebrew
Symon	-	Ukrainian (Rare)
Patrice (1)	pat-REES	French
Barney	['bɑ:ni]
Kawacatoose	-	Native American, Cree
Salome	[sə'ləumi]