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Shayne

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Pronounced SHAYN /ˈʃeɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Shane — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also linked to Yiddish shayn, 'beautiful'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; beautiful: Shayne spells Shane. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SHAYN').
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Origin LowHebrew, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Shane — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also linked to Yiddish shayn, 'beautiful'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7514 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,947

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819432024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shayne is a spelling of Shane — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; it is also linked to Yiddish shayn, 'beautiful' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'SHAYN').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for girls, God-is-gracious at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Shane is the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), 'God is gracious' — Shayne is a spelling (also linked to Yiddish shayn, 'beautiful'), crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHAYN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Shane — unisex; routes layered

Variations

ShaneShaynaShaina

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Shayna— the feminine -a form
Shaina— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shayne mean?

Shayne spells Shane — the Irish John, 'God is gracious'; also linked to Yiddish 'beautiful'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shayne?

It's said SHAYN /ˈʃeɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Shayne a boy or girl name?

Shayne is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Shayne?

Shayne is rare as a girl's name in the U.S.

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