Shay
Shay is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Stately, majestic, or fortunate.
Origin and history
Shay is a name of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic name Séaghdha. Historically used as both a masculine and feminine name, it functions widely as a standalone name or a variant of Shea. In the U.S., it sees steady, moderate usage for females.
Popularity in the United States
8,227 babies in the United States have been named Shay since 1880. It ranks #1842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #948.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
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 | 55 |
| 1960-1970 | 275 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,086 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,067 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,449 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,323 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,447 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,525 |
Famous people named Shay
- Shay Mitchell: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Shay originates as an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Séaghdha.
- Although frequently given to girls in the U.S., Shay is used globally across genders.