Shane
Shane is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name carries a rugged, straightforward quality that has made it popular in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 419. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,643
- 2012: 1,480
- 2013: 1,398
- 2014: 1,298
- 2015: 1,217
- 2016: 1,068
- 2017: 916
- 2018: 875
- 2019: 739
- 2020: 569
- 2021: 598
- 2022: 582
- 2023: 528
- 2024: 475
- 2025: 439
- 2026 (projected): 419
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Strong association with the classic 1953 Western film 'Shane'
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Has Irish heritage but feels universally accessible
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Famous People
Shane Warne
Legendary Australian cricketer
Shane MacGowan
Irish musician and lead singer of The Pogues
Shane Black
Screenwriter and director of Iron Man 3
Shane Dawson
YouTuber and internet personality
Statistics
192,583
Total births since 1880
1973
Peak year
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