How Many People Are Named Shane?

195,726

people in the United States are named Shane

1 in 1,711 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#398

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0584%

Of US population

Peak Year

1973

5,932 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish, English
Pronunciation: SHAYN
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Anglicized form of SEÁN. It came into general use in America after the release of the western movie 'Shane' (1953).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.8%
Male
98.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 36.8 years old

Young (<30) 63,125
32.3%
Adult (30–60) 126,887
64.8%
Senior (>60) 5,714
2.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1933 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 19,612
Pennsylvania 12,363
New York 10,959
Texas 10,142
Ohio 10,034
Florida 8,085
Michigan 7,806
Illinois 7,321
Indiana 5,363
Washington 4,934

💡 Fun Facts About "Shane"

  • 480 babies were named Shane in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1973
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1933
  • Most popular in California

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