Shay
5 countries#1225 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,251 births recorded 1932–2025 · currently #1225 · peaked in 2021 with 409 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,669 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 2010 with 439 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,192 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #393 · peaked in 2010 with 349 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
936 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2012 with 71 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
541 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2009 with 34 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
161 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2017 with 15 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shay’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1709 | — |
| 2007 | #1713 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #1554 | ↑159 |
| 2009 | #1914 | ↓360 |
| 2010 | #1818 | ↑96 |
| 2011 | #1943 | ↓125 |
| 2012 | #2232 | ↓289 |
| 2013 | #1775 | ↑457 |
| 2014 | #1519 | ↑256 |
| 2015 | #1372 | ↑147 |
| 2016 | #1371 | ↑1 |
| 2017 | #1303 | ↑68 |
| 2018 | #1338 | ↓35 |
| 2019 | #1180 | ↑158 |
| 2020 | #932 | ↑248 |
| 2021 | #901 | ↑31 |
| 2022 | #910 | ↓9 |
| 2023 | #996 | ↓86 |
| 2024 | #1156 | ↓160 |
| 2025 | #1225 | ↓69 |
Frequently asked questions about Shay
Is Shay a popular name?
Yes — Shay currently ranks #1225 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shay more common for boys or girls?
Shay is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shay most popular?
Shay peaked in 2021 in United States, with 409 recorded births that year.
Is Shay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shay’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4595 in 1953 to #1225 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shay?
At least 20,081 babies have been recorded with the name Shay across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shay appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Shay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shay include Aiyana, Blessing, Alisha.
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