How old is someone named Shayna?
The average Shayna is 31 years old.
Half of all living Shaynas are between 24 and 39.
When was Shayna popular?
Shayna rose fast and peaked in 1991, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Shaynas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 166 | 150 |
| 1970s | 1,140 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 4,088 | 4,000 |
| 1990s | 5,836 | 5,700 |
| 2000s | 3,297 | 3,300 |
| 2010s | 1,280 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 445 | 440 |
How many Shaynas are still alive?
About 16,000 Shaynas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Shayna since 1957.
Nearly every Shayna ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shayna?
About half of living Shaynas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 9%
- Millennial 50%
- Gen Z 33%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Shayna an old name?
Somewhat. Shayna is older than 54 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 Shayna will be 55 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Shayna a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Shaynas are women.
Names the same age as Shayna
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Shayna's name twin is Johnathon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Johnathon's age curve is the closest match to Shayna's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Shayna
How old is the average Shayna?
The average Shayna in the US is 31 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shayna?
About 16,000 Shaynas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1957.
When was the name Shayna most popular?
In 1991, when about 680 baby girls were named Shayna.
Is Shayna a Millennial name?
Yes. About 50% of living Shaynas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
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