Shane
Shane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃeɪn/
Meaning and origin of Shane
- A male given name from Irish.
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of John, Jack, Johan, Johann, Johannes, Jean, Ian, Evan, Ivan, Sean, Shaun, and Giovanni as a male name. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena as a female name.
How popular is Shane?
Since 1880, 3,583 girls and 192,583 boys in the U.S. have been named Shane (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #678 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #54 in 1973. In 2025 it ranked #636 for boys, with 439 babies given the name.
Names similar to Shane
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Shane FAQ
What does the name Shane mean?
A male given name from Irish. A female given name from Irish. Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of John, Jack, Johan, Johann, Johannes, Jean, Ian, Evan, Ivan, Sean, Shaun, and Giovanni as a male name. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena as a female name.
What is the origin of the name Shane?
Shane is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Shane?
Since 1880, 3,583 girls and 192,583 boys in the U.S. have been named Shane (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #678 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #54 in 1973. In 2025 it ranked #636 for boys, with 439 babies given the name.
Is Shane a boy or girl name?
Shane is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,583 girls and 192,583 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.