unisex name
Shey
SHAY (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 295
Shey is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 46% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Shey?
In 2021, Shey was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shey Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shey
- English SHAY
Sibling Names for Shey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shey
How popular is the name Shey?
In 2021, Shey was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shey a girl's or a boy's name?
Shey is used for both girls and boys. About 46% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shey?
Shey has 1 syllable.
When was Shey most popular?
Shey peaked in 1991, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.