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Shane

Recorded 1933–2025 · United States

Shane was most popular in 1973, when 5,931 American babies were given the name — ranking #100 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,287, with 439 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 196,166 people named Shane.

Most popular in1973
Rank that year#100
Births that year5,931
Total since 1880196,166

Shane over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shane’s peak in 1973. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Irish · form of Sean, "God is gracious"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org