Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Shaine since 1969
Babies named Shaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 37 | 178 |
| 1980s | 34 | 245 |
| 1990s | 75 | 278 |
| 2000s | 65 | 198 |
| 2010s | 11 | 92 |
| 2020s | 0 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Shaine is a modern respelling of the classic Irish name Shane, which itself is an anglicization of Seán. First recorded in the U.S. in 1969, Shaine saw its peak usage in 1987. Although it has never cracked the top 1000, its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting a modest revival. The name is unisex but leans masculine, mirroring the gender usage of Shane. Its straightforward pronunciation (SHAYN) and familiar yet distinctive spelling make it a subtle twist on a traditional favorite. No state recorded notable usage, indicating its spread is diffuse rather than concentrated.
Shaine is a modern respelling of Shane, which derives from the Irish name Seán, the Irish form of John. The ultimate origin is the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'Yahweh has favored'. The spelling Shaine emerged in the 20th century, likely influenced by surnames like Shane or plain phonetic variation, and gained occasional use in the United States beginning in the late 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shaine
Names that share Shaine's style, for a brother or sister.
