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Shane is a masculine name used in Irish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of Seán. It came into general use in America after the release of the western movie Shane (1953)." It ranked #636 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of Seán. It came into general use in America after the release of the western movie Shane (1953). The entry lists its usage as Irish, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Shane ranked #636 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #636 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shane mean?
Behind the Name does not give Shane a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: anglicized form of Seán.
Is Shane a popular name?
Shane ranked #636 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Shane a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Shane appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Shane — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
