Boy · #5,926 in 2026

Shaen

Name: Popularity of the name Shaen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shaen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,926

Peak Rank

#3,370 (1971)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

1986

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#3370

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaen

Shaen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 9 Shaens were born — ranking #3,370 that year. As of 2026, Shaen ranks #5,926 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Shaens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shaen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sheehan
Sheahan
Schauen
Cheyenne
Sheyenne
Shun
Shaken
Shane
Sion
Shaman
Shaven
Shayne

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaen

What does the name Shaen mean?

Shaen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaen in 2026?

In 2026, Shaen ranks #5,926 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaen most popular?

Shaen reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #3,370 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Shaen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shaen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shaen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaen include Hilberto, Lamart, Nachman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaen

Shaen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Shaen's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #3,370. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.