Shae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Shae has Irish origins, meaning 'fairy' or 'peace'. It evolved from the name Síodhach to Shea and finally to Shae. It is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Shae is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shae has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3132nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1863rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2779th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5031st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6731st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2232nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1375th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1446th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1930th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shae"
Pronunciation
/ʃeɪ/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Shae is derived from the Irish name 'Síodhach', which means 'the fairy' or 'the peace'. It is a modern variant of the name Shea.
Meaning
fairy, peace
Language Evolution
Síodhach, Shea, Shae
Historical Usage
Shae gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern and fashionable name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Shea, Shay
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shae is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shae McKenzie, a known actress, Shae Wiggins, a prominent athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shae"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shae"
"Shae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3132nd of 10718 | 169 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1863rd of 16616 | 611 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2779th of 24088 | 611 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5031st of 23106 | 226 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6731st of 12526 | 56 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2232nd of 19264 | 593 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1375th of 27321 | 1,746 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1446th of 35406 | 2,322 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1930th of 30306 | 1,255 |
Regional Popularity of "Shae" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.38% 2004th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
43.01% 2234th/5194 |
34.15% 2157th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
35.59% 2656th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
69.39% 4734th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Shae" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
55.80% 1963rd/3518 |
56.18% 2272nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.70% 1242nd/3685 |
57.16% 2558th/4475 |
26.47% 1375th/5194 |
26.72% 1688th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.32% 1206th/4582 |
35.53% 1835th/5164 |
25.52% 1866th/7313 |
18.96% 1415th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.08% 1557th/3984 |
29.89% 1341st/4487 |
57.21% 3903rd/6822 |
30.23% 1897th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shae" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.