Shane: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gracious name meaning God is gracious, kind and warm.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #508
- Peak
- #54 in 1973
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Shane Means
Shane is a boy name of Irish origin. A gracious name meaning God is gracious, kind and warm.
How Popular Shane Is
Shane currently ranks #508 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #54 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Shane
- Shane broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #54 in 1973.
- Shane is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Shane has been a top 100 name across 129+ years of American history.
- Shane is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Shane
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Shane
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Shane.
Questions About Shane
What does Shane mean?
Shane is a boy name of Irish origin. A gracious name meaning God is gracious, kind and warm.
How popular is Shane?
Shane currently ranks #508 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #54 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Shane come from?
Shane comes from Irish roots. Shane broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #54 in 1973.
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