Shea is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #957 in 2005 with 183 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 221 births ranking #783. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 10,913 boys born was named Shea. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.