Shea is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #444 in 2001 with 48 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 87 births ranking #308. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 140.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 5,996 boys born was named Shea. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.