How Many People Are Named Shane?

Curious about how common the name Shane is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 195,726
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,686 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 195,726 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Shane.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,686 people has this name.

This classification places Shane in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Shane

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,686 people

Total Count

195,726

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 192,143
Female: 3,583

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 39

  • Young (<30) 51,760
  • Adult (30–60) 136,284
  • Old (>60) 7,682

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 701
  • Alabama 1,711
  • Arkansas 1,658
  • Arizona 3,089
  • California 19,612
  • Colorado 3,590
  • Connecticut 2,157
  • DC 262
  • Delaware 722
  • Florida 8,085
  • Georgia 3,278
  • Hawaii 1,741
  • Iowa 3,637
  • Idaho 1,751
  • Illinois 7,321
  • Indiana 5,363
  • Kansas 2,729
  • Kentucky 2,686
  • Louisiana 4,429
  • Massachusetts 4,743
  • Maryland 3,276
  • Maine 1,125
  • Michigan 7,806
  • Minnesota 4,493
  • Missouri 4,230
  • Mississippi 1,017
  • Montana 1,539
  • North Carolina 3,218
  • North Dakota 1,258
  • Nebraska 2,306
  • New Hampshire 1,017
  • New Jersey 4,933
  • New Mexico 1,244
  • Nevada 1,186
  • New York 10,959
  • Ohio 10,034
  • Oklahoma 2,719
  • Oregon 2,848
  • Pennsylvania 12,363
  • Rhode Island 713
  • South Carolina 1,511
  • South Dakota 1,093
  • Tennessee 2,580
  • Texas 10,142
  • Utah 3,240
  • Virginia 3,531
  • Vermont 542
  • Washington 4,934
  • Wisconsin 4,457
  • West Virginia 1,691
  • Wyoming 683
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shane?

Approximately 195,726 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Shane, based on statistical analysis.

Is Shane a rare name?

Shane is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.