Shayne
Shayne is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shayne is an Anglicized spelling variation of the Irish name Shane, which itself derives from Seán, the Irish form of John. It means 'God is gracious' and reflects a classic Gaelic origin adapted into English orthography. In the United States, Shayne has been used consistently for boys as an alternative spelling of Shane, though it remains moderately uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
10,741 babies in the United States have been named Shayne since 1880. It ranks #1150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1732.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,080 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,952 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,745 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,969 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,789 |
| 2010-2019 | 845 |
| 2020-2029 | 195 |
Famous people named Shayne
- Shayne Ward: Singer, Actor
- Shayne Topp: Actor, Comedian
- Shayne Graham: Athlete
Fun facts
- Shayne is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Shane, which adapted the Irish name Seán into English.
- Like Shane, Seán, and Shawn, Shayne ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan.