Shea Name Popularity and Statistics
Shea is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shea?
Shea is spelled S-H-E-A. The name has 4 letters.
Shea Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,150
Recorded Births201
Rank#1,547
Recorded Births111
- Girls usage rose 38 places to #1,150 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 53 places to #1,547 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shea Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 201 | #1,150 |
| 2025 | Boys | 111 | #1,547 |
| 2024 | Girls | 201 | #1,188 |
| 2024 | Boys | 120 | #1,494 |
| 2023 | Girls | 247 | #1,024 |
| 2023 | Boys | 144 | #1,323 |
| 2022 | Girls | 245 | #1,043 |
| 2022 | Boys | 124 | #1,457 |
| 2021 | Girls | 242 | #1,042 |
| 2021 | Boys | 138 | #1,339 |
| 2020 | Girls | 207 | #1,145 |
| 2020 | Boys | 112 | #1,503 |
| 2019 | Girls | 205 | #1,164 |
| 2019 | Boys | 124 | #1,413 |
| 2018 | Girls | 195 | #1,210 |
| 2018 | Boys | 117 | #1,478 |
| 2017 | Girls | 184 | #1,282 |
| 2017 | Boys | 127 | #1,384 |
| 2016 | Girls | 234 | #1,098 |
| 2016 | Boys | 102 | #1,599 |
| 2015 | Girls | 191 | #1,275 |
| 2015 | Boys | 100 | #1,599 |
| 2014 | Girls | 206 | #1,186 |
| 2014 | Boys | 106 | #1,514 |
When Was Shea Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Girls
348 recorded births
National rank #763
2004 · Girls
329 recorded births
National rank #784
2001 · Girls
327 recorded births
National rank #734
2000 · Girls
321 recorded births
National rank #723
Where Shea Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #273 | 21 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| NY | #533 | 31 |
| PA | #647 | 15 |
| IL | #709 | 13 |
| MD | #731 | 6 |
| CO | #789 | 6 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #527 | 30 |
| NJ | #543 | 13 |
| MA | #555 | 8 |