Boys name · California
Shane in California
Shane was the 637th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 45 babies named Shane that year. Since 1951, California families have named 19,317 babies Shane.
Popularity over time
Shane in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | 850th |
| 1962 | 56 | 336th |
| 1972 | 411 | 74th |
| 1983 | 320 | 129th |
| 1993 | 522 | 125th |
| 2004 | 301 | 181st |
| 2014 | 164 | 284th |
| 2025 | 45 | 637th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 850th in 1951 to 637th in 2025.
The most babies named Shane in California in a single year was 616, in 1988. Its best showing was 70th among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Shane reached its best rank of 16th in Montana (1972). See Shane in every state →
How popular is Shane in California?
Shane was the 637th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 45 babies named Shane that year. Since 1951, California families have named 19,317 babies Shane.
How many babies are named Shane in California?
In 2025, 45 babies were named Shane in California. The most babies named Shane in California in a single year was 616, in 1988.
What is the rank of Shane in California?
Shane ranked 637th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 70th among boys names in 1971.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.