Shain
Every Shain since 1963 — 1,241 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shain
Shain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,780 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,241 American babies have been named Shain. Its peak came in 1978, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,780 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,206 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,809 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,607 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,911 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,730 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,434 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,483 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,593 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,583 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #5,006 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,513 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,515 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,636 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,484 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,240 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,333 | 19 | #4,567 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,707 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,163 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23 | #3,705 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,737 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,017 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,208 |
| 1985 | — | — | 40 | #1,609 |
| 1980 | — | — | 36 | #1,648 |
| 1975 | — | — | 30 | #1,695 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,806 | 18 | #2,200 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,748 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shain in 2025?
Shain ranked #11,780 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shain?
1,241 babies have been named Shain in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shain most popular?
Shain peaked in 1978, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Shain a boy or girl name?
Shain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shain rising or falling?
Shain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.