Shane name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew, Irish and Gaelic
Usage: English and Irish
Pronunciation: sh(a)-ne
Meaning: Yahweh is Gracious
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What does Shane mean?

The famous unisex name Shane is rooted from Hebrew, Gaelic and Irish, Shane means "Yahweh is Gracious" is used in English and Irish languages. Shane is version of acclaimed Shan. Shan is form of loved and biblical Sean.

Also Shan is a variation of Shanahan. Shan is also form of Shandy. Shan is also version of celebrated and biblical Shane. Shan is a diminutive of Shannon. Prevailing Shan has its origin in Irish and Old English, Shan means "Famous, Pride and Peaceful".

Shane is variation of Shanahan. Used in Tamil and Irish eminent, Shanahan, Shanahan means "Father of Seethai from Hindu Epic Ramayanam and Wise One" came from Irish and Gaelic. Shane is an effeminate form of Sean.

Sean is variant of well-known and biblical John. Also Sean is variant of lofty Seán. Sean is equivalent of Jean in Irish language. Also Sean is equivalent of Jean or Johannes in Irish language.

Sean is also equivalent of Jean or Johannes in Irish language. Sean is also equivalent of Jean or Johannes in Irish language. Well-Liked Sean came from Hebrew, meaning of Sean is "God is Merciful and Yahweh is Gracious".

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How do I pronounce Shane?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Shane is sh(a)-ne.

Variants of Shane

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Lashay, Shan, Shanahan, Sean, Shandy, Shahn, Shana, Seanachan

Nicknames for Shane

Some potential nicknames for given name Shane include:

Names that rhyme with Shane

How popular is the name Shane?

Shane was a very popular name in United States. Over 192098 babies have been given the first name in 158 years. At its zenith in 1973, 5711 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 54th position.

However after 158 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 100 baby names 26 times Also, Shane was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 6504 babies have been given the first name in 27 years. At its zenith in 1996, the moniker grabbed the 74th spot and 846 baby boys were given the name.

After 27 years, the name has past its prime. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 3 times Also, Shane was a popular name in Ireland.

Over 21763 babies have been given the given name in 56 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1996, 830 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 3rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 56 years. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 3 times Also, Shane was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 14061 babies have been named Shane since 1954. When at the peak of its usage in 1971, the moniker grabbed the 15th spot and 818 baby boys were given the name.

After 42 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 32 times

Shane used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 8090 babies have been given the name in 38 years.

At its zenith in 1972,. After 38 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Shane was once a common name since emerging in 1972 it has been given to over 192 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1972,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 1 times

Shane is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.

Recently in 2018, 62 babies were given Shane and it reached its peak ranking, 252 on boy names chart. There are over 252 babies that have been given the name Shane in Netherlands.

Shane is a unique baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 329 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Shane.

There are over 263 babies that have been given the name Shane in Belgium.

Shane is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 55 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 405 babies in France have been named Shane. The moniker is a rare baby name in Western Australia, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1972.

Over 192 people have been named Shane in Western Australia. But Shane is a popular baby name in Australia where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, England, Canada, South Africa, Sri Lanka, India, New Zealand and Philippines.

According to our estimate, over 350000 babies have been named Shane globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023554525957910
2022510579963210
2021493593612919
2020508563752514
2019424730811813
2018372871677417
2017359914652018
20163251067689017
20152951214696717
20142771298729516
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Shane in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands8213412518
Finland1106200

What numbers say about Shane?

You are a hard person to analyze and understand because of your inconsistency. Stress hates your guts. You are like a cat. No matter how you fall, you always get back on your feet. You are known for your lively spirit, eternal patience and lack of belief when it comes to love. You can practically make a person do what you want and they will do it without hesitation. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner.

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Middle names for Shane

Below are familiar and short middle names we think go particularly well with Shane:

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Famous people named Shane

  • Shane O'Neill, Irish king of the O'Neill dynasty of Ulster
  • Shane Stevens, American author of crime novels
  • Shane McLeod, Australian Broadcasting Corporation's North Asia correspondent
  • Shane A. Parker, British-born museum curator and ornithologist
  • Shane Dix, Australian science fiction author best
  • Shane Niemi, As a 17 year old he took the bronze medal
  • Shane Bugbee, underground artist, publisher
  • Shane Collins, former field hockey player from New Zealand,
  • Shane McNally, Australian former rugby league footballer and current Queensland Cup coach
  • Shane Cullinan, composer
  • Shane Acton, English sailor
  • Shane Drake, American music video director originally
  • Shane Briant, English actor and novelist
  • Shane McKenzie, Australian bobsleigh athlete
  • Shane O'Neill, youngest son of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
  • Shane Ryan, Irish sportsman
  • Shane Dowling, Australian politician
  • Shane Dye, jockey
  • Shane Gough, 5th Viscount Gough, peer of the United Kingdom
  • Shane McInerney, Australian rules football field umpire
  • Shane Peacock, novelist, playwright, journalist
  • Shane Johnson, American actor with numerous credits
  • Shane Cotton, New Zealand painter whose work explores biculturalism, colonialism
  • Shane Swartz, American boxer
  • Shane Jeffers, West Indian cricketer
  • Shane Pickett, was one of the foremost Nyoongar artists
  • Shane Drury, professional American rodeo bull rider for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
  • Shane O'Rourke, former intercounty Gaelic football player for Meath
  • Shane Greenstein, American economist
  • Shane Mosley, American former professional boxer
  • Shane McMahon, minority owner of WWE and the vice-chairman of Seven Stars Cloud Group
  • Shane MacGowan, English-born Irish vocalist and recording artist
  • Shane Gould, Australian former competition swimmer
  • Shane Doan, Canadian former professional ice hockey forward
  • Shane Filan, Irish singer and songwriter
  • Shane Halter, former Major League Baseball utility player
  • Shane Douglas, professional wrestler
  • Shane Howarth, former international rugby union player
  • Shane MacGowan and The Popes, band originally formed by Shane MacGowan and Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness
  • Shane Rimmer, Canadian actor, voice actor and screenwriter
  • Shane Bond, former New Zealand cricketer and present bowling coach of Mumbai Indians
  • Shane Hamman, American Olympic weightlifter and powerlifter
  • Shane Watson, former Australian international cricketer and a former captain
  • Shane Leslie, Irish-born diplomat and writer
  • Shane Ardern, New Zealand politician
  • Shane Richie, English actor, comedian
  • Shane Sutcliffe, former Canadian boxing champion
  • Shane Kippel, Canadian actor
  • Shane Embury, British bassist and, since 1987
  • Shane Conlan, former professional American football player
  • Shane West, American actor, punk rock musician, and songwriter

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  7. Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
  8. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  9. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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