The name Shane is a girl's name of Irish origin.

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As a boy's name, Shane is related more directly to the 50s movie cowboy and the Irish name Sean; for a girl, it might be a variation on Shannon, Shana, or Shawn.  Parenthood star Erika Christensen named her daughter Shane. Another spin, used by Eddie Murphy, is Shayne.

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The name Shane is currently ranked #841 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #678 in 1973. It is currently rising in popularity. Shane is also used for boys, ranking #636 in 2025 (more popular).

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The name Shane is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".

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Shane ambled into the picture via the 1953 movie, adding a cowboy twist to its Irish essence. A variation of Sean with a hint of Shay and Zane, it is a popular choice in Ireland. 
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Singer Siobhan O'Connor and actor Kevin Sorbo have sons named Shane, while others may associate it with singer Shane Ward, YouTuber Shane Dawson, and actor Shane Richie.

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The name Shane is currently ranked #636 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #54 in 1973. The name is most popular in SHANE, SHANE, and SHANE. Shane is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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