How Many People Are Named Vega?
Complete statistics for the name Vega: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vega is a very rare female name, with only 880 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 374,852 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 893 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vega Through the Generations
Vega stands out as a name that's truly of the new generation. With 877 of the 880 living bearers being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored among younger parents. The peak year of 2019 saw 63 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity. As of now, the average age of someone named Vega is just 12, reflecting its status as a rising star in the world of baby names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Vega
Vega is a Spanish surname that means "dweller in the meadow", or "one who lives on the plain". Other versions of the surname Vega are Vegas or Vegaz. The name sometimes refers to "Virgin of the Meadow", derived from a title of the Virgin Mary. It is also sometimes given in reference to a star in the constellation Lyra.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vega's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Vega
How Many People Have the Name Vega?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 116,828 people in the United States currently share the name Vega. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,837 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Vega a Common or Rare Name?
Vega is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Vega Mean?
Vega means "modern coinage, evokes brightness" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vega in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.
When Was Vega Most Popular?
The name Vega reached peak popularity in 2019, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Vega?
Approximately 116,828 people named Vega live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 116,828. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,837 Americans.
Is Vega a rare name?
Vega is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,837 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vega mean?
Vega means "modern coinage, evokes brightness" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Vega more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Vega are male and 80% are female.
When was Vega most popular?
Vega peaked in 2019 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.