How Many People Are Named Shine?
Complete statistics for the name Shine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shine means brilliance and light, a fitting name for someone who stands out. With only 503 people named Shine in the US today, you're one in 655,925 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The name peaked in 2023 with 65 births, showing it's still gaining popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 507 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shine Through the Generations
Shine has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2023, the name reached its peak with 65 births, indicating a growing trend. Today, most people named Shine are under 30, with 502 individuals falling into this age bracket, while only 5 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This age distribution highlights how Shine is predominantly a modern name, embraced by new parents looking for something unique and meaningful.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shine's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shine
How Many People Have the Name Shine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,113 people in the United States currently share the name Shine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 54,220 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Shine a Common or Rare Name?
Shine 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 Shine Mean?
Shine means "brilliance and light" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shine in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.
When Was Shine Most Popular?
The name Shine reached peak popularity in 2023, with 65 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 Shine?
Approximately 6,113 people named Shine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,113. That works out to roughly 1 in 54,220 Americans.
Is Shine a rare name?
Shine is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 54,220 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shine mean?
Shine means "brilliance and light" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Shine are male and 50% are female.
When was Shine most popular?
Shine peaked in 2023 with 65 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.