Shanae
Anglicization of Irish Sinéad q.v.
Every Shanae since 1967 — 3,471 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanae
Shanae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,979 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 3,471 American babies have been named Shanae. Its peak came in 1991, when 409 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shanae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,979 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,315 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,045 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,318 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,160 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,613 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,130 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,834 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,804 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,374 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,630 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,291 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,639 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,516 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,726 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,031 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,347 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,186 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,473 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,385 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,644 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,696 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,872 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,338 |
| 1990 | 307 | #691 |
| 1985 | 136 | #1,075 |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,976 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,665 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,734 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shanae mean?
Anglicization of Irish Sinéad q.v.
How popular is the name Shanae in 2025?
Shanae ranked #12,979 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanae?
3,471 babies have been named Shanae in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanae most popular?
Shanae peaked in 1991, when 409 newborns received the name.
Is Shanae a boy or girl name?
Shanae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanae rising or falling?
Shanae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.