Shane
Shane is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shane is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from the Anglo-Norman name John. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, supported by classic Western cinema and literature. Today it remains a familiar, classic masculine name with enduring appeal.
Popularity in the United States
192,583 babies in the United States have been named Shane since 1880. It ranks #190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #544.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- TX (5.3 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,589 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,923 |
| 1970-1980 | 50,279 |
| 1980-1990 | 43,169 |
| 1990-2000 | 40,598 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,129 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,510 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,191 |
Famous people named Shane
- Shane Dawson: YouTuber, Author
- Shane Shane: Baseball Player
- Shane West: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- The name's popularity in the U.S. was significantly boosted by the classic 1949 novel and 1953 film western 'Shane'.
- It represents an Anglicized spelling of 'Seán', adapted from Norman French speakers in medieval Ireland.