UK name, mostly boys
Vegas
A city in Nevada, the gambling capital of America.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Vegas is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Vegas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Vegas. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vegas ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Vegas.
- • Vegas is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vegas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 66.7% of Vegas registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Vegas
In England and Wales birth records, Vegas has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 66.7% of registrations are for boys and 33.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Vegas registered for boys
- Ranked #3,467 in 2003
- 3 boys registered in 2003
- Peak: 1999 (3 births)
Vegas registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Vegas mean?
The name Vegas is a relatively modern invention, originating in the 20th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "vegas," which refers to a fertile plain or meadow. This connection suggests that the name may have been inspired by the city of Las Vegas, which was founded in 1905 and located in a desert valley.
While the name Vegas does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly after the rise of Las Vegas as a major tourist destination and entertainment hub. Some notable individuals named Vegas include:
1. Vegas Jones (born 1983), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and several European leagues. 2. Vegas Tenold (born 1985), a Norwegian journalist and author known for his work on the far-right and white nationalist movements. 3. Vegas Robins (born 1993), a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality TV show The X Factor. 4. Vegas Martin (born 1996), a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing in the American Hockey League. 5. Vegas Valmont (born 1970), an American former professional wrestler and actor.
It is worth noting that the name Vegas is not widely used as a first name globally, and its popularity is primarily concentrated in certain regions or communities. The name's connection to the famous city of Las Vegas has likely contributed to its appeal and recognition, although its overall historical significance remains relatively limited compared to more traditional names with deeper cultural roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vegas over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Vegas in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vegas, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vegas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vegas was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vegas
- Vincent 7,753
- Vinnie 6,092
- Victor 4,279
- Vinny 1,401
- Veer 1,163
- Vihaan 948
- Valentino 883
- Viktor 706
- Vlad 677
- Vivaan 615
- Vincenzo 587
- Vladimir 541
FAQ
Vegas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vegas in the UK right now?
In 2003, Vegas was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vegas most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Vegas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vegas?
A city in Nevada, the gambling capital of America.
How many people are called Vegas in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vegas across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.