Names / Boy names
Shane
Current rank
#636
and easing
All-time peak
#54
in 1973
First recorded
1933
in U.S. data
Children named
196,100
since 1933
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #54 in 1973 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Shane is a boys' name that was first recorded in 1933. As of the latest data it stands at #636, drifting lower. 1973 marked its high point, reaching #54. Across all years, more than 196,100 children have been named this.