Shayne
A male given name from Irish.
Every Shayne since 1943 — 13,701 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shayne
Shayne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,574 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 13,701 American babies have been named Shayne — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 446 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shayne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shayne 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 | 13 | #8,276 | 32 | #3,574 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,543 | 27 | #4,060 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,425 | 36 | #3,334 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,587 | 30 | #3,759 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,202 | 36 | #3,285 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,985 | 34 | #3,333 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,888 | 47 | #2,729 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,490 | 62 | #2,228 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,211 | 50 | #2,562 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,232 | 81 | #1,858 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,835 | 89 | #1,737 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,364 | 78 | #1,880 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,453 | 81 | #1,792 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,037 | 104 | #1,539 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,597 | 112 | #1,466 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,535 | 141 | #1,249 |
| 2009 | 86 | #2,285 | 114 | #1,467 |
| 2008 | 87 | #2,266 | 152 | #1,178 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,473 | 172 | #1,076 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,665 | 166 | #1,076 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,856 | 178 | #979 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,259 | 180 | #942 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,795 | 188 | #896 |
| 2002 | 61 | #2,576 | 192 | #865 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,805 | 208 | #807 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,875 | 239 | #724 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,341 | 266 | #636 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,563 | 399 | #484 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,643 | 157 | #706 |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,478 | 151 | #709 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,981 | 183 | #599 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,197 | 224 | #543 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,333 | 111 | #710 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,805 | 46 | #1,164 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,272 | 10 | #2,730 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,261 | 13 | #2,189 |
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Famous people named Shayne
- Shayne Ward Singer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shayne mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Shayne in 2025?
Shayne ranked #3,574 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shayne?
13,701 babies have been named Shayne in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shayne most popular?
Shayne peaked in 1990, when 446 newborns received the name.
Is Shayne a boy or girl name?
Shayne is used for both: about 22% of babies named Shayne have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Shayne rising or falling?
Shayne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shayne?
Well-known people named Shayne include Shayne Ward (singer).