Shane
Shane is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shane is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from John. Though predominantly used for males, it has a long-standing secondary usage as a female given name in the United States. It offers a sleek, single-syllable unisex option with classic Irish roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,583 babies in the United States have been named Shane since 1880. It ranks #2949 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2038.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.8 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
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 | 36 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 334 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,263 |
| 1980-1990 | 704 |
| 1990-2000 | 554 |
| 2000-2010 | 303 |
| 2010-2019 | 175 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Shane
- Shane Gould: Swimmer, Olympic Champion
Fun facts
- Shane developed as an phonetic English spelling of Seán, the Irish equivalent of John.
- While significantly more common for boys, thousands of American females have been named Shane since the mid-20th century.