Shayne Unisex

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAYN / /ʃeɪn/

Irish; Hebrew

Meaning

Irish: 'admirable'; Hebrew: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shayne is a variant of the name Shane, which has Irish roots. In Ireland, it is derived from the name Seán, meaning 'God is gracious'. The Hebrew interpretation adds a layer of meaning, emphasizing the notion of a gift. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Shayne has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

ShariShayleeShayni

Variants

  • Shane
  • Shaine

International Variants

  • Seán (Irish)
  • Shai (Hebrew)

Famous people named Shayne

Shayne Ward is a British singer and actor known for winning the second series of The X Factor in 2005.

Shayne Graham is a former American football placekicker who played in the NFL for several teams.

Shayne Lamas is an American actress and reality television personality, recognized for her role in the series 'The Lamas Family'.

Shayne Jansen is a reality television star known for his appearance on the dating show 'The Bachelorette'.

Fictional characters named Shayne

Shayne is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', known for his role as a supporting character.

Shayne is featured in the novel 'The Last Song' by Nicholas Sparks, where he plays a significant role in the protagonist's journey.

Sibling Suggestions

ShaneShayShaunShaylaSharaShayden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shayne was first seen in the United States in 1950. Shayne has ranked as high as #846 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Shayne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shayne (2023)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
55%
NY 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
195013
19517
195314
195417
195510
195612
195732
195829
195932
196046
1961112
196279
196386
196498
1965111
1966112
1967110
1968160
1969166
1970224
1971208
1972198
1973236
1974224
1975183
1976174
1977183
1978177
1979145
1980151
1981123
1982131
1983106
1984113
1985157
1986196
1987233
1988282
1989253
1990399
1991351
1992340
1993292
1994326
1995266
1996294
1997252
1998233
1999216
2000239
2001208
2002192
2003188
2004180
2005178
2006166
2007172
2008152
2009114
2010140
2011112
2012104
201381
201478
201589
201681
201750
201862
201947
202034
202136
202230
202336
202427