Shea is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #538 in 2008 with 62 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 87 births ranking #308. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 210.0%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 5,474 boys born was named Shea. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.