Shayne
Shayne is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shayne is a modern phonetic variant of Shane, an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, derived from John. It carries the traditional etymological meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a versatile gender-neutral option with modest usage for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,960 babies in the United States have been named Shayne since 1880. It ranks #3256 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2009.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.5 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- FL (3.1 %)
- PA (3.1 %)
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 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 280 |
| 1970-1980 | 485 |
| 1980-1990 | 317 |
| 1990-2000 | 576 |
| 2000-2010 | 597 |
| 2010-2019 | 406 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Famous people named Shayne
- Shayne Lamas: Actress, Television Personality
Fun facts
- Shayne evolved as a modern phonetic variation of Shane, which comes from the Irish name Seán.
- Though given to both boys and girls, the 'y' spelling variant has enjoyed consistent usage for daughters in the U.S.