13,066births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1995Peak · Alberta
#1150United States 2025
Shea is a girl name family recorded 13,066 times in 5 countries since 1950. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1150 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1995, at 26.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shea
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea | English | 12,565 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1150 | 2005 | ▲ 17 % |
| Shea | English | 213 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1410 | 2021 | ▼ 3 % |
| Shea | English | 136 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2001 | – |
| Shea | English | 90 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1995 | – |
| Shea | English | 62 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2005 | – |
Questions about Shea
How popular is the name Shea?
In 2025 it ranked #1150 in the United States. Official registers record 13,066 births across 5 countries.
When was Shea most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1995, at 26.2 births per 100,000.
Is Shea a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shea is a girl name.