Shain
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Shaun From John.
- Origin
- Irish
Shain Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,209 baby boys have been named Shain. The name peaked in 1985 with 40 US births that year (rank #1608).
Top States for Shain
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shain births are: California (50), New York (11), Florida (5).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Shain
If you like Shain's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shain's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Shain
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Compare Shain to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shain against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).