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Shea

Unisex #1027 in 2023

Shea is a unisex name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

Popularity of Shea

Popularity, 1950–2023

391 births in 2023

1950 2023

20,470 U.S. births recorded from 1950–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

2005

531 babies

First recorded

1950

73 years of history

Recent trend

Steady

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.