Shane
How to say it: SHAYN · /ˈʃeɪn/
Anglicized form of Irish 'Seaghan', a variant of Sean (John), meaning 'God is gracious'.
Shane was the 576th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 439 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 64% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #754 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #576 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 439 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,038 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −64% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #754 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Belonging most to the 1970s, Shane enjoyed its greatest visibility then. Use has thinned considerably since and should keep slipping.
What goes with it
One smooth breathy syllable with a lean feel. Trent matches its clipped style and Troy sits nearby in tone.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shane is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
Ireland: #155.
Famous people named Shane
- Shane Long (born 1987)Irish association football player
- Shane Dawson (born 1988)American Internet personality
- Shane West (born 1978)American actor, musician and songwriter
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