Shayne

Shayne: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Shayne

  • A male given name from Irish.

How popular is Shayne?

45U.S. babies in 2025
#484peak rank (1990)
13,701babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,960 girls and 10,741 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayne (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1367 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #484 in 1990. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Shayne FAQ

What does the name Shayne mean?

A male given name from Irish.

What is the origin of the name Shayne?

Shayne is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Shayne?

Since 1880, 2,960 girls and 10,741 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayne (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1367 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #484 in 1990. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Shayne a boy or girl name?

Shayne is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,960 girls and 10,741 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.