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Shane

Shane is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shane?

Recorded births named Shane by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	196,166 births
England & Wales since 1996	6,731 births
Ireland since 1964	22,075 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shane's popularity over time

Babies named Shane per year — United States (1933–2025). United States peaked in 1973 (5,931/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (849/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1988 (830/yr).

When was Shane popular?

Shane reached its peak in 1973, when it was the #100 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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