Shane
Male name · ↓ Falling
71,448
Total Births
1973
Peak Year
#554
Rank 2023
1953
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shane
Shane is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 71,448 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1950s | 991 births |
| 1960s | 5,508 births |
| 1970s | 20,064 births |
| 1980s | 16,824 births |
| 1990s | 15,760 births |
| 2000s | 9,519 births |
| 2010s | 2,241 births |
| 2020s | 541 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shane?
Shane has been given to 71,448 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1973 with 2,318 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #554.
Is Shane a boy or girl name?
Shane is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Shane most popular?
Shane was most popular in 1973, when 2,318 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Shane?
Shane first appeared in US records in 1953.