13,523births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2004Peak · Northern Ireland
#22Northern Ireland 2025
Shea is a boy name family recorded 13,523 times in 9 countries since 1954. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#22 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2004, at 566.3 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 | 8,537 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1547 | 1986 | ▲ 24 % |
| Shea | English | 2,063 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #22 | 2004 | ▲ 19 % |
| Shea | English | 1,415 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1197 | 1999 | ▼ 16 % |
| Shea | English | 648 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #125 | 2025 | ▲ 306 % |
| Shea | English | 312 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2020 | – |
| Shea | English | 238 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2007 | – |
Questions about Shea
How popular is the name Shea?
In 2025 it ranked #22 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 13,523 births across 9 countries.
When was Shea most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2004, at 566.3 births per 100,000.
Is Shea a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shea is a boy name.