How Common is the First Name Shay?
We estimate that there are 12,875 people named Shay who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Shay is the 1,673rd most common for women, and the 2,108th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Shay?
The average person named Shay is 26.05 years old.
Is Shay a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
261 people named Shay were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,225th most popular name for girls, and the 1,862nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Shay peaked in 1971, when it was the 889th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Shay a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Shay is a unisex name, but more common for women. 62.5% of people named Shay are female, while 37.5% are male.
Facts About the Name Shay
Popularity of Shay in England
In 2020, Shay was the 398th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.