How old is someone named Shane?
The average Shane is 38 years old.
Half of all living Shanes are between 28 and 50.
When was Shane popular?
Shane peaked in 1973 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 439 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 36 | 0 |
| 1940s | 195 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 2,740 | 1,900 |
| 1960s | 14,257 | 12,000 |
| 1970s | 51,542 | 46,000 |
| 1980s | 43,873 | 41,000 |
| 1990s | 41,152 | 40,000 |
| 2000s | 26,432 | 26,000 |
| 2010s | 12,685 | 13,000 |
| 2020s | 3,254 | 3,200 |
How many Shanes are still alive?
About 180,000 Shanes are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 200,000 babies named Shane since 1933.
Nearly every Shane ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shane?
About one in three living Shanes are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 33%
- Millennial 37%
- Gen Z 22%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Shane an old name?
Somewhat. Shane is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Shane will be 60 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Shane a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.2% of living Shanes are men.
Names the same age as Shane
NAME TWIN
Shane's name twin is Kara. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kara's age curve is the closest match to Shane's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Shayne (36)
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Questions about the name Shane
How old is the average Shane?
The average Shane in the US is 38 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shane?
About 180,000 Shanes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 200,000 babies given the name since 1933.
When was the name Shane most popular?
In 1973, when about 5,900 baby boys were named Shane.
Is Shane a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 37% of living Shanes, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this