How old is someone named Shayne?
The average Shayne is 36 years old.
Half of all living Shaynes are between 24 and 49.
When was Shayne popular?
Shayne was at its most popular in the early 1990s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 45 babies were named Shayne in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 342 | 250 |
| 1960s | 1,360 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 2,437 | 2,200 |
| 1980s | 2,062 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 3,545 | 3,400 |
| 2000s | 2,386 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 1,251 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 287 | 290 |
How many Shaynes are still alive?
About 13,000 Shaynes are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Shayne since 1943.
Nearly every Shayne ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shayne?
About one in three living Shaynes are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 24%
- Millennial 34%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Shayne an old name?
Somewhat. Shayne is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Shayne a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 78% of living Shaynes are men, and 22% are women.
The women average 35 and the men 36.
Names the same age as Shayne
NAME TWIN
Shayne's name twin is Tyron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tyron's age curve is the closest match to Shayne's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Shane (38)
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Questions about the name Shayne
How old is the average Shayne?
The average Shayne in the US is 36 years old. The median is 34, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shayne?
About 13,000 Shaynes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1943.
When was the name Shayne most popular?
In 1990, when about 450 baby boys were named Shayne.
Is Shayne a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 34% of living Shaynes, but the name spans several generations.
Is Shayne a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 78% of living Shaynes are men, and 22% are women. The women average 35 and the men 36.
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