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Shay

Shay is a unisex name of English origin.

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#124

How popular is Shay?

Shay has been given to 11,518 babies in the United States since 1932, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 9,141 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Shay per year in the United States, 1932–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
11,518 Babies named since 1932
1990s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Shay

Is Shay a boy's or a girl's name?

Shay is used for both boys and girls.

How popular is the name Shay?

Shay has been given to 11,518 babies in the United States since 1932, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.