Shaine
Shaine is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shaine is a variant spelling of Shane, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán. Seán itself derives from John, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, Shaine is a rare masculine spelling, with the phonetic variant Shane being significantly more common.
Popularity in the United States
1,013 babies in the United States have been named Shaine since 1880. It ranks #3670 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70.7 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- PA (14.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 245 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 198 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- Shaine is a phonetic English variant of Seán, which was introduced to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans.
- While the traditional spelling Shane became extremely popular in the mid-20th century, the Shaine spelling remains relatively rare in the U.S.