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How Many People Are Named Shane?
Estimated people named Shane living in the U.S. today
184,884
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 195,726
- Peak year: 1973 (5,932 births)
- Estimated living today: 184,884
Shane by age group — who carries the name today?
Shane popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Shane
Shane has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 195,726 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 184,884 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,849 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Shanes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Shane in the US?
An estimated 184,884 people named Shane are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Shane uncommon — about 1 in 1,849 Americans.
Is Shane a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Shane is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Shane most popular?
Shane peaked in 1973, when 5,932 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Shane?
Shane ranks #294 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).