Shae
Shae is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Majestic, admirable, or hawk-like.
Origin and history
Shae is a modern variant of the Irish name Shea, derived from the Gaelic name Séaghdha. It traditionally carries the meaning of majestic, admirable, or hawk-like. In the United States, it is used as a sleek, unisex single-syllable choice, though slightly more common for females in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,065 babies in the United States have been named Shae since 1880. It ranks #2197 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1499.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 474 |
| 1980-1990 | 735 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,680 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,451 |
| 2010-2019 | 993 |
| 2020-2029 | 605 |
Famous people named Shae
- Shae Marks: Model, Actress
Fun facts
- Shae is derived from the Old Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, meaning descendant of the majestic or fortunate one.
- While commonly chosen for girls, Shae is used as a gender-neutral option in various English-speaking regions.