Shane
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: God is Gracious
Background: The name Shane originates from the Irish name 'Seán,' which is derived from the Old Gaelic 'Seán' or 'Sín,' ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' This form is a diminutive of the name John, linking its meaning to the divine quality of grace.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#188
Total births
195,726
Most popular decade
1970s
(154,632 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-324 ranks)
Years in Top 100
26
First recorded year
1933
Gender usage
98.2% male
1.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1933
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,268
- Peak year
- 1973
- Peak year births
- 5,711
- Peak rank
- #54
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 473
- Recent rank
- #601
Female
- First year
- 1941
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,421
- Peak year
- 1973
- Peak year births
- 221
- Peak rank
- #677
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,120
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).