Shane
girl nameShane entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #675 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#675
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4180 |
| 1950s | #3060 |
| 1960s | #2373 |
| 1970s | #1076 |
| 1980s | #1699 |
| 1990s | #2511 |
| 2000s | #4500 |
| 2010s | #7036 |
| 2020s | #8799 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Shane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shane alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shane in 2025?
- Shane is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shane most popular?
- Shane peaked in 1973, reaching #675 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shane with classmates?
- Shane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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