Name meaning & stats
Shane
Shane means “God is gracious” (Irish origin). 196,130 US babies since 1940, peak 1973. Notable Shanes are 1.9× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“God is gracious”
IrishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1973
196,130 US babies were named Shane between 1940 and 2025.
Where Shanes end up
Not enough notable Shanes yet, so this uses the spelling family: Shane, Shannon, Shan.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.5× | High · 47 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | High · 47 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | High · 34 people |
| Baseball player | 1.9× | High · 34 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, the Shane family show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Shane has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
Shane is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1973)