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Shane

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

An Irish form related to John, it became widely used in the twentieth century in English-speaking countries.

Biblical

Popularity History of Shane

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#601Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#601

Shane was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-46

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Shane Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shane.

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Shay
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shane

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

Sibling Ideas