Shine Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHINE / /ʃaɪn/English; Hebrew
Meaning
light; to shine
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Shine' is derived from the verb meaning to emit light or brightness. In Hebrew, it can be associated with the word 'shai', meaning gift, which can metaphorically relate to the idea of bringing light or joy.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Shyn
- Shyne
International Variants
- Shai (Hebrew)
- Shin (Korean)
Famous people named Shine
Shine Thomas — American artist.
Shine On — musical project.
Fictional characters named Shine
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shine was first seen in the United States in 1998. Shine has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shine (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 35 |