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How Many People Are Named Shayne?
Estimated people named Shayne living in the U.S. today
12,893
Gender distribution
79% male · 21% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 13,655
- Peak year: 1990 (446 births)
- Estimated living today: 12,893
Shayne by age group — who carries the name today?
Shayne popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Shayne
Shayne has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 13,655 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 12,893 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 26,511 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Shaynes 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 Shayne in the US?
An estimated 12,893 people named Shayne are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Shayne rare — about 1 in 26,511 Americans.
Is Shayne a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Shayne is 79% male and 21% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Shayne most popular?
Shayne peaked in 1990, when 446 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Shayne?
Shayne ranks #2,062 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).