Shane
5 countries#635 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shane was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
196,166 births recorded 1933–2025 · currently #635 · peaked in 1973 with 5,931 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,572 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 1996 with 889 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,633 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #771 · peaked in 1996 with 849 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,075 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 1997 with 77 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
864 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
437 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2004 with 25 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shane’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #179 | — |
| 2007 | #184 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #174 | ↑10 |
| 2009 | #178 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #197 | ↓19 |
| 2011 | #213 | ↓16 |
| 2012 | #244 | ↓31 |
| 2013 | #257 | ↓13 |
| 2014 | #277 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #295 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #325 | ↓30 |
| 2017 | #359 | ↓34 |
| 2018 | #372 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #422 | ↓50 |
| 2020 | #507 | ↓85 |
| 2021 | #493 | ↑14 |
| 2022 | #511 | ↓18 |
| 2023 | #555 | ↓44 |
| 2024 | #600 | ↓45 |
| 2025 | #635 | ↓35 |
Frequently asked questions about Shane
Is Shane a popular name?
Yes — Shane currently ranks #635 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shane more common for boys or girls?
Shane is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shane most popular?
Shane peaked in 1973 in United States, with 5,931 recorded births that year.
Is Shane rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shane’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3268 in 1933 to #635 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shane?
At least 205,175 babies have been recorded with the name Shane across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shane popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shane appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Shane?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shane include Raul, Izaiah, Leonard, Ronald.
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