An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.
alternative form of sche
Shae is a girl's and boy's baby name of Irish origin, a feminine spelling of Shay, from the Irish Séaghdha meaning 'admirable' or 'hawk-like.' The Shae spelling gives it a gentler, more distinctly feminine quality.
Many fans of Game of Thrones will recognize Shae as the name of the spirited and complex character played by Sibel Kekilli.
Shae was #1238 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2163, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 513 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 993 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,451 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,680 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 735 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 473 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 104 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 23 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | #2163 |
| 2023 | 119 | #1733 |
| 2022 | 99 | #1989 |
| 2021 | 116 | #1766 |
| 2020 | 91 | #2048 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2029 |
| 2018 | 109 | #1864 |
| 2017 | 78 | #2351 |
| 2016 | 99 | #2013 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1664 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1992 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1631 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2334 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2389 |
| 2010 | 92 | #2150 |
| 2009 | 115 | #1857 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1876 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1664 |
| 2006 | 150 | #1478 |
| 2005 | 135 | #1530 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Shae has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,617 births since 1969.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1951–2024) · Methodology