FIRST NAME
Shale
Shale is the 18,703rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 159 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 98 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #18,703 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
159
living · #18,703
BABIES NAMED SHALE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1972–2003
20035
As a male name, Shale peaked in 1999, when 9 babies were named Shale (the #7010 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,357 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
98
living · #35,357
BABIES NAMED SHALE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1994–2007
20075
As a female name, Shale peaked in 1996, when 6 babies were named Shale (the #13177 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)