How old is someone named Shea?
The average Shea is 28 years old.
Half of all living Sheas are between 16 and 39.
When was Shea popular?
Shea is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2005 but no single era. You'll meet Sheas of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 89 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 485 | 420 |
| 1970s | 2,179 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 3,761 | 3,600 |
| 1990s | 4,505 | 4,400 |
| 2000s | 4,858 | 4,800 |
| 2010s | 3,133 | 3,100 |
| 2020s | 2,092 | 2,100 |
How many Sheas are still alive?
About 20,000 Sheas are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 21,000 babies named Shea since 1950.
Nearly every Shea ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shea?
About one in three living Sheas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 31%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 21%
Is Shea an old name?
Not really. Shea is younger than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Shea will be 41 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Shea a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Sheas are women and 40% are men.
The women average 27 and the men 29.
Names the same age as Shea
NAME TWIN
Shea's name twin is Ilana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ilana's age curve is the closest match to Shea's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Shea
How old is the average Shea?
The average Shea in the US is 28 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shea?
About 20,000 Sheas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 21,000 babies given the name since 1950.
When was the name Shea most popular?
In 2005, when about 530 baby girls were named Shea.
Is Shea a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 35% of living Sheas, but the name spans several generations.
Is Shea a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Sheas are women and 40% are men. The women average 27 and the men 29.
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