Vega
Every Vega since 1918 — 936 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vega
Vega is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,539 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 936 American babies have been named Vega — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vega stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vega year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,539 | 12 | #7,158 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,957 | 7 | #10,851 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,473 | 14 | #6,485 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,825 | 14 | #6,451 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,876 | 11 | #7,544 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,748 | 13 | #6,595 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,128 | 11 | #7,597 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,341 | 14 | #6,319 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,842 | 14 | #6,307 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,240 | 10 | #8,107 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,224 | 13 | #6,654 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,979 | 10 | #8,082 |
| 2013 | 28 | #5,008 | 8 | #9,609 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,880 | 10 | #8,105 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,136 | — | — |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,098 | 7 | #10,691 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,883 | 5 | #14,383 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,088 | 7 | #10,977 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,883 | 10 | #8,134 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,370 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,520 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,809 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #9,027 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,815 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,724 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,951 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vega in 2025?
Vega ranked #4,539 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vega?
936 babies have been named Vega in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vega most popular?
Vega peaked in 2019, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Vega a boy or girl name?
Vega is used for both: about 80% of babies named Vega have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Vega rising or falling?
Vega is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.