Shaine
Every Shaine since 1969 — 1,235 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaine
Shaine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 1,235 American babies have been named Shaine — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1987, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shaine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,920 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,428 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,076 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,701 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,682 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,655 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,536 | 14 | #6,256 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,934 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,383 | 11 | #7,496 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,947 | 13 | #6,751 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #4,018 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,723 | 15 | #5,862 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,413 | 18 | #5,036 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,822 | 18 | #4,793 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,948 | 18 | #4,764 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,594 | 21 | #4,084 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,998 | 19 | #4,303 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,225 | 23 | #3,706 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,701 | 27 | #3,212 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,435 | 24 | #3,007 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,805 | 38 | #2,008 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,114 | 29 | #2,008 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,707 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,272 | 17 | #2,523 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,485 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaine in 2025?
Shaine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shaine?
1,235 babies have been named Shaine in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaine most popular?
Shaine peaked in 1987, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Shaine a boy or girl name?
Shaine is used for both: about 18% of babies named Shaine have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Shaine rising or falling?
Shaine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.