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Shae Unisex

Popularity: #862 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationshay / /ʃeɪ/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'admirable'; English: 'from the fairy palace'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shae has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is often associated with the word 'síocháin', meaning peace. The English variant is sometimes linked to the word 'fairy', suggesting a connection to folklore. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Shae has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shay
  • Shae

International Variants

  • Sé (Irish)
  • Shay (English)

Famous people named Shae

Fictional characters named Shae

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shae was first seen in the United States in 1951. Shae has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 11
30%
MA 9
24%
PA 7
19%
CA 5
14%
IL 5
14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
195111
19525
19597
19615
196212
19637
19649
196511
196611
196714
196816
196919
197043
197145
197234
197352
197447
197549
197655
197747
197847
197954
198049
198163
198259
198352
198450
198550
198674
1987104
1988105
1989129
199098
1991139
1992118
1993177
1994166
1995178
1996184
1997190
1998227
1999203
2000173
2001150
2002157
2003146
2004177
2005135
2006150
2007134
2008114
2009115
201092
201178
201281
2013132
2014100
2015129
201699
201778
2018109
201995
202091
2021116
202299
2023119
202488