Shain
Pronunciation: [ sh-AYN ]
Shain is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,755 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 1,209 babies have been named Shain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shain is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,755 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,755
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Shain is also used as a girl name, ranked #47495.
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About the Name Shain
Shain is a boy name .
Is Shain a boy or girl name? Shain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,755 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,495. Shain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shain is currently ranked #8,755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shain include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shain include Shai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis