Shea
4 countries#1150 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shea was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,102 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #1150 · peaked in 2005 with 531 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,682 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #98 · peaked in 2007 with 201 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,063 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #22 · peaked in 2004 with 110 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,476 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1004 · peaked in 2005 with 95 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
143 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shea’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #897 | — |
| 2007 | #923 | ↓26 |
| 2008 | #962 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #1032 | ↓70 |
| 2010 | #1218 | ↓186 |
| 2011 | #1345 | ↓127 |
| 2012 | #1364 | ↓19 |
| 2013 | #1220 | ↑144 |
| 2014 | #1186 | ↑34 |
| 2015 | #1275 | ↓89 |
| 2016 | #1098 | ↑177 |
| 2017 | #1282 | ↓184 |
| 2018 | #1210 | ↑72 |
| 2019 | #1164 | ↑46 |
| 2020 | #1145 | ↑19 |
| 2021 | #1042 | ↑103 |
| 2022 | #1043 | ↓1 |
| 2023 | #1024 | ↑19 |
| 2024 | #1188 | ↓164 |
| 2025 | #1150 | ↑38 |
Frequently asked questions about Shea
Is Shea a popular name?
Yes — Shea currently ranks #1150 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shea more common for boys or girls?
Shea is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shea most popular?
Shea peaked in 2005 in United States, with 531 recorded births that year.
Is Shea rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shea’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4315 in 1950 to #1150 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shea?
At least 24,784 babies have been recorded with the name Shea across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Shea popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shea appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, Northern Ireland, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shea?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shea include Kimora, Sally, Aminah, Ayana.
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