Shanae
Shanae is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious; modern invented name.
Origin and history
Shanae is a modern American name created in the late 20th century, likely blending prefixes like 'Sha-' with names like Renee or Janae. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Today, it remains relatively uncommon for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,471 babies in the United States have been named Shanae since 1880. It ranks #3012 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2068.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- NY (13.4 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- MD (9.5 %)
- MI (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 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 297 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,263 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,512 |
| 2000-2010 | 274 |
| 2010-2019 | 73 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Shanae
- Shanae Greaves: Basketball player
Fun facts
- The name Shanae saw its highest usage in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- It was created by combining the popular 'Sha-' prefix with smooth French-influenced endings like '-nae' or '-nee'.