Shyne
Moses Michael Levi Barrow, best known by his stage name Shyne, is a Belizean politician and former rapper. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, and the leader of the Belize United Democratic Party.
Meaning & Origin of Shyne
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Moses Michael Levi Barrow, best known by his stage name Shyne, is a Belizean politician and former rapper. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, and the leader of the Belize United Democratic Party.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Shyne
As a girl name
Shyne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 21 Shynes were born — ranking #5,747 that year. As of 2026, Shyne ranks #7,266 for girls with 15 births, rising sharply (+59% over the past five years). In total, more than 197 Shynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.
As a boy name
Shyne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2001, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 56 Shynes were born — ranking #2,466 that year. As of 2026, Shyne ranks #2,730 for boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+172% over the past five years). In total, more than 547 Shynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Shyne
Phonetically similar names — useful when Shyne is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shyne
What does the name Shyne mean?
How popular is Shyne in 2026?
When was Shyne most popular?
In which U.S. states is Shyne most popular?
Is Shyne a unisex name?
What names go well with Shyne?
About the name Shyne
Shyne is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 547 births in the dataset. Shyne's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,466. Use the chart and map above to compare Shyne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2022 →
- Names of the 2020s →
- Names starting with "S" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
- Browse unisex names →
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.