Shae Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationshay / /ʃeɪ/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'admirable'; English: 'hawk'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shae has Irish roots, often used as a diminutive of the name Shea. In English contexts, it can be associated with the word for a bird of prey. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls.
Trend Summary
The name Shae has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shay
- Shea
International Variants
- Sé (Irish)
- Shay (English)
Famous people named Shae
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shae was first seen in the United States in 1969. Shae has ranked as high as #1157 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Shae has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shae (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 |