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Shine
Pronounced SHYN /ΛΚaΙͺn/High
Meaning: To give off light; the English verb-noun of radiance used as a word nameHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Shine is the Old English verb of radiance β scinan β adopted as a given name in the twenty-first century's word-name expansion, kin to Bright, Ray, and Lux. Black American folklore knows a legendary trickster Shine, and gospel and soul keep the word ringing.
As a name it remains very rare, used for both sexes with a boyish lean in records. It hands its bearer a daily verb.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shine mean?
Shine is the English word for giving off light, used as a radiant word name.
How do you pronounce Shine?
It's said SHYN /ΛΚaΙͺn/ β a single syllable.
Is Shine a boy or girl name?
Shine is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Shine?
Shine is a vanishingly rare word name in the U.S.