How old is someone named Shae?
The average Shae is 26 years old.
Half of all living Shaes are between 16 and 35.
When was Shae popular?
Shae is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1998 but no single era. You'll meet Shaes of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 111 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 620 | 580 |
| 1980s | 965 | 930 |
| 1990s | 2,240 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 1,837 | 1,800 |
| 2010s | 1,169 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 729 | 720 |
How many Shaes are still alive?
About 7,500 Shaes are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 7,700 babies named Shae since 1951.
Nearly every Shae ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shae?
About two in five living Shaes are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 9%
- Millennial 30%
- Gen Z 39%
- Gen Alpha 21%
Is Shae an old name?
Not really. Shae is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Shae will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Shae a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 79% of living Shaes are women, and 21% are men.
The women average 26 and the men 28.
Names the same age as Shae
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Shae's name twin is Kristian. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kristian's age curve is the closest match to Shae's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Shae
How old is the average Shae?
The average Shae in the US is 26 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shae?
About 7,500 Shaes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,700 babies given the name since 1951.
When was the name Shae most popular?
In 1998, when about 280 baby girls were named Shae.
Is Shae a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 39% of living Shaes, but the name spans several generations.
Is Shae a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 79% of living Shaes are women, and 21% are men. The women average 26 and the men 28.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this