Unisex nameCurrently #1,187 in the USSteady
Shea
//ˈʃeɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20054 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shea's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shea's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shea |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 51 |
| 1967 | 66 |
| 1968 | 86 |
| 1969 | 124 |
| 1970 | 185 |
| 1971 | 191 |
| 1972 | 196 |
| 1973 | 219 |
| 1974 | 257 |
| 1975 | 228 |
| 1976 | 215 |
| 1977 | 211 |
| 1978 | 232 |
| 1979 | 246 |
| 1980 | 269 |
| 1981 | 241 |
| 1982 | 240 |
| 1983 | 225 |
| 1984 | 436 |
| 1985 | 427 |
| 1986 | 486 |
| 1987 | 490 |
| 1988 | 498 |
| 1989 | 449 |
| 1990 | 449 |
| 1991 | 447 |
| 1992 | 450 |
| 1993 | 413 |
| 1994 | 484 |
| 1995 | 447 |
| 1996 | 441 |
| 1997 | 489 |
| 1998 | 452 |
| 1999 | 433 |
| 2000 | 484 |
| 2001 | 514 |
| 2002 | 515 |
| 2003 | 523 |
| 2004 | 524 |
| 2005 | 531 |
| 2006 | 485 |
| 2007 | 460 |
| 2008 | 411 |
| 2009 | 411 |
| 2010 | 322 |
| 2011 | 320 |
| 2012 | 298 |
| 2013 | 302 |
| 2014 | 312 |
| 2015 | 291 |
| 2016 | 336 |
| 2017 | 311 |
| 2018 | 312 |
| 2019 | 329 |
| 2020 | 319 |
| 2021 | 380 |
| 2022 | 369 |
| 2023 | 391 |
| 2024 | 320 |
Shea through the decades
- Shea peaked in 2005, when 531 babies were named Shea in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shea has fallen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shea currently ranks #1,187 in the US and is holding steady.