Shea is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #652 in 2011 with 50 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 87 births ranking #308. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 150.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 6,917 boys born was named Shea. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.