Shane Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Shane is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Shane?
Shane is spelled S-H-A-N-E. The name has 5 letters.
Shane at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Shane is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, meaning “God is gracious.”
- Origin
- Shane is commonly associated with Irish origins as an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Seán.
- Pronunciation
- SHAYN · 1 syllable
Shane Popularity in 2025
Rank#635
Recorded Births439
- Boys usage fell 35 places to #635 and recorded 36 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Shane Mean?
Shane is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, meaning “God is gracious.”
Origin: Shane is commonly associated with Irish origins as an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Seán.
How Do You Pronounce Shane?
PronunciationSHAYN
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Shane?
- History
- The name Shane has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries with Irish heritage and has appeared in various cultural contexts.
Shane Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 439 | #635 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 475 | #600 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 528 | #555 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 582 | #511 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 598 | #493 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 569 | #507 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 739 | #422 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 875 | #372 |
| 2017 | Girls | 18 | #6,531 |
| 2017 | Boys | 916 | #359 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,068 | #325 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,217 | #295 |
| 2014 | Girls | 16 | #7,302 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,298 | #277 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
When Was Shane Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1973 · Boys
5,710 recorded births
National rank #54
1974 · Boys
5,655 recorded births
National rank #56
1987 · Boys
5,305 recorded births
National rank #65
1990 · Boys
5,274 recorded births
National rank #73
Where Shane Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| NY | #322 | 56 |
| NJ | #335 | 25 |
| AR | #398 | 8 |
| MA | #413 | 12 |
| PA | #427 | 24 |
| IL | #457 | 23 |
| MI | #517 | 16 |