Shane
Peaked at #54 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1933, Shane has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Shane — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#678
in 1973
Current rank
#13216
in 2024
Years tracked
80
1941–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1941, Shane reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #678 nationally with 221 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7586 (2014) to #13216 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Shane ranks #13216 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #13,216 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,505 | 11 |
| 2022 | #10,283 | 10 |
| 2021 | #6,134 | 20 |
| 2020 | #7,513 | 15 |
| 2019 | #8,531 | 13 |
| 2018 | #7,053 | 17 |
| 2017 | #6,767 | 18 |
Shane — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#54
in 1973
Current rank
#601
in 2024
Years tracked
90
1933–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1933, Shane reached its peak popularity for boys in 1973, ranking #54 nationally with 5,711 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #277 (2014) to #601 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Shane ranks #601 nationally for boys, with 473 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #601 | 473 |
| 2023 | #555 | 527 |
| 2022 | #511 | 582 |
| 2021 | #493 | 598 |
| 2020 | #508 | 568 |
| 2019 | #424 | 738 |
| 2018 | #372 | 874 |
| 2017 | #359 | 914 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shane most popular?
Shane was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #54 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shane becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shane?
At least 195,726 babies have been recorded with the name Shane in the US since 1933, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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