Unisex · #11,780 in 2026

Shanne

Current Rank
#11,780
Peak Rank
#7,679 (1974)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,679 (48 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,962 (37 total)
👧As Girl Name
1968
First Year
1993
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#7679
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
9
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1971
First Year
1990
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#3962
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Shanne

As a girl name

Shanne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 6 Shannes were born — ranking #7,679 that year. As of 2026, Shanne ranks #11,780 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Shannes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shanne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 7 Shannes were born — ranking #3,962 that year. As of 2026, Shanne ranks #6,415 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Shannes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shanne

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shanne

What does the name Shanne mean?
Shanne is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shanne in 2026?
In 2026, Shanne ranks #11,780 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Shanne most popular?
Shanne reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #7,679 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Shanne a unisex name?
Yes — Shanne is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 56% of Shannes assigned female and 44% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shanne?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shanne include Idena, Lafayette, Senetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shanne

Shanne is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Shanne's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #7,679. Use the chart and map above to compare Shanne'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.