Shine
Every Shine since 1994 — 553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shine
Shine is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,120 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 553 American babies have been named Shine — about 51% boys and 49% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Shine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shine 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 | 19 | #6,287 | 26 | #4,120 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,211 | 35 | #3,386 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,131 | 46 | #2,796 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,956 | 34 | #3,454 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,721 | 18 | #5,302 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,989 | 19 | #5,008 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,979 | 10 | #8,122 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,101 | 7 | #10,576 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,271 | 14 | #6,287 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,017 | 13 | #6,666 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,294 | 7 | #10,454 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,815 | 8 | #9,488 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,992 | 9 | #8,658 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,301 | 5 | #13,903 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,294 | 8 | #9,465 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,114 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,319 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,165 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #14,076 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,838 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,291 | 5 | #13,055 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,587 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,007 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,715 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,558 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shine in 2025?
Shine ranked #4,120 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shine?
553 babies have been named Shine in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shine most popular?
Shine peaked in 2023, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Shine a boy or girl name?
Shine is used for both: about 49% of babies named Shine have been girls and 51% boys.
Is the name Shine rising or falling?
Shine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.