Shain

Boy name

Shain has been given to 1,241 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It peaked in 1978.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,241

Peak year

1978 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1963

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shain — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shawnboy

339,597 babies since 1931

Shaunboy

73,610 babies since 1935

Shainagirl

12,010 babies since 1968

Shaiunisex

4,340 babies since 1968

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shain.

Jobyboy

1,242 babies since 1939

Jerrettboy

1,243 babies since 1967

Chanboy

1,247 babies since 1919

Daneilboy

1,248 babies since 1925

Adamsboy

1,230 babies since 1898

Wiliamboy

1,256 babies since 1881

Darickboy

1,257 babies since 1957

Damoneboy

1,259 babies since 1959

FAQ

How popular is the name Shain?

Shain has been given to 1,241 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shain peak?

Shain peaked in 1978, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Shain a girl or boy name?

Shain is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Shain are boys).

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