How Popular (or Rare) was Shane in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#77
1997 Rank
776
1997 Births
#74
Best Rank (1996)
846
Peak Year (1996)
6,761
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 405
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 2%
Among UK boys' names in 1997
Popular · 1 in 405 births

📊 The Shane Story

Shane is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #77 in 1997 with 776 recorded births. This places Shane in the top 2% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 846 births ranking #74. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 405 boys born was named Shane. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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