Shay is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 13,251 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 5,494 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 2,024 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Shay per year — United States (1932–2025). United States peaked in 2021 (409/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2010 (349/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2022 (155/yr).
Shay reached its peak in 2021, when it was the #1361 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.
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