How Many People Are Named Shalea?

Complete statistics for the name Shalea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shalea
Very Rare
American

Shalea is a very rare female name, with only 382 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 864,890 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 22 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~382
Living in US
1 in 864,890
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

587
Worldwide Bearers
#632,267
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
382
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇮🇳 India
5
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
382 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
153
Would be under 30 (39%)
236
Would be 30–60 (61%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 389 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
58

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shalea Through the Generations

Shalea has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1991 when 22 babies were given this name. Today, there are 382 individuals named Shalea living in the United States, with most being adults around the age of 32. Interestingly, the majority of Shaleas are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong representation among middle-aged adults, while none are over 60 years old.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shalea's American roots

📄 About the Name Shalea

How Many People Have the Name Shalea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 382 people in the United States currently share the name Shalea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 864,890 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shalea a Common or Rare Name?

Shalea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shalea Mean?

Shalea means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shalea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shalea Most Popular?

The name Shalea reached peak popularity in 1991, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shalea?

Approximately 382 people named Shalea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 389. That works out to roughly 1 in 864,890 Americans.

Is Shalea a rare name?

Shalea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 864,890 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shalea mean?

Shalea means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Shalea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shalea are male and 100% are female.

When was Shalea most popular?

Shalea peaked in 1991 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US382
All-Time Births389
1 in X1 in 864,890
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1991
World Rank#632,267
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.