Shanie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAN-ee / ˈʃeɪniHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; English: diminutive of Shannon
Historical & Cultural Background
Shanie is often considered a modern variation of the name Shannon, which has Irish origins. The name Shannon is derived from the River Shannon in Ireland, which is named after the goddess Sionna in Irish mythology. Shanie may also be seen as a feminine form of the Hebrew name Shani, which means 'scarlet' or 'crimson'. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries as a unique and contemporary choice.
Trend Summary
Shanie has seen limited popularity in the United States, often appearing as a unique choice among modern names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shaney
- Shan
- Shanice
International Variants
- Shani (Hebrew)
- Shan (Chinese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shanie was first seen in the United States in 1965. Shanie has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Shanie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shanie (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |