How Many People Are Named Shanley?

Complete statistics for the name Shanley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shanley
Rare
Irish

Shanley means 'God's grace' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 709,957 Americans have this name, making it truly unique. With 47% under 30, Shanley is definitely a name for the younger generation.

~4,027
Living in US
1 in 82,307
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's grace
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Graceful Charismatic Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

573
Worldwide Bearers
#350,163
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
297
🇵🇭 Philippines
81
🇿🇦 South Africa
50
🇨🇦 Canada
48
🇳🇿 New Zealand
26
🇹🇿 Tanzania
14
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇬🇧 England
7
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🇦🇺 Australia
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
465 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
222
Would be under 30 (47%)
251
Would be 30–60 (53%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 473 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shanley Through the Generations

Shanley's journey through the generations shows a steady rise, peaking in 1993 with 26 births. Today, there are 465 people named Shanley living in the US, with most falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's modern appeal is evident, with a significant portion of its bearers being under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shanley's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Shanley

How Many People Have the Name Shanley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,027 people in the United States currently share the name Shanley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,307 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Shanley a Common or Rare Name?

Shanley is classified as 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 Shanley Mean?

Shanley means "God's grace" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shanley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shanley Most Popular?

The name Shanley reached peak popularity in 1993, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Shanley?

Approximately 4,027 people named Shanley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,027. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,307 Americans.

Is Shanley a rare name?

Shanley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,307 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shanley mean?

Shanley means "God's grace" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Shanley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shanley are male and 100% are female.

When was Shanley most popular?

Shanley peaked in 1993 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,027
All-Time Births4,027
1 in X1 in 82,307
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1993
World Rank#350,163
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.