Shane is a distinctive choice, ranked #857 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shane in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#857
US Rank #601
About the Name Shane
Shane is steadily gaining in popularity, up 64 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #108 in 2000, and it currently sits at #857. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Shane is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #601, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Shane
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Shane per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shane in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Shane is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 64 places over the last five years to #857 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Shane is more popular in the US (#601) than in the UK (#857). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Shane include: Shane Kluivert — Shane Patrick Kluivert is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Segunda Federación team Barcelona Atlètic.; Shane Lynch — Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch is an Irish singer, best known as a member of Boyzone.; Elvie Shane — Elvie Shane is an American country music singer..
Shane ranks #601 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
37
UK babies named Shane (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 64 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shane
Likely around 1 other Shane in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Shane
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch is an Irish singer, best known as a member of Boyzone. He has also taken part in auto racing, participated in reality shows such as Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and appeared as a judge on The All Ireland Talent Show.
Elvie Shane is an American country music singer. He is signed to BBR Music Group and in 2020 he released his debut single "My Boy", which has charted on Country Airplay.
Shane Austin Baz is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays.
DeShane Davis Larkin is an American-born Turkish professional basketball player and the team captain for Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) and the EuroLeague. He also represents the senior Turkish national team in international competition.
Shane Robert Bieber is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians / Guardians.
Shane Michael Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. Gillis started performing comedy in 2012, and in 2016, along with fellow stand-up comedian Matt McCusker, began co-hosting Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, the most subscribed-to podcast on Patreon as of 2024.
Jacob Shane Roshkow is an American influencer and comedian. In 2023, his TikTok videos featuring humorous reenactments of historical events went viral.