How Many People Are Named Shain?
Complete statistics for the name Shain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shain is a very rare name, with only 1,170 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 282,170 Americans. The majority of those named Shain are now in their thirties and forties, with the peak year of popularity being 1978 when 41 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 1,235 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shain Through the Generations
Over the decades, Shain has seen a steady decline in usage, with its most popular year being 1978, where 41 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 67% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's distribution shows a significant drop-off after the age of 60, with only 1% of Shains being over 60 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shain's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shain
How Many People Have the Name Shain?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,128 people in the United States currently share the name Shain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 155,756 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shain a Common or Rare Name?
Shain is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shain Mean?
Shain means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shain in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Shain Most Popular?
The name Shain reached peak popularity in 1978, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shain?
Approximately 2,128 people named Shain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,128. That works out to roughly 1 in 155,756 Americans.
Is Shain a rare name?
Shain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 155,756 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shain mean?
Shain means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shain more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Shain are male and 2% are female.
When was Shain most popular?
Shain peaked in 1978 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.