Shay is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #389 in 2024 with 106 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 338 births ranking #164. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 186.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,621 boys born was named Shay. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.