Shanese first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Shanese has been for the last 41 years (from 1974 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Shanese

A combination of the names Shannon and Denise, meaning "little wise wanderer".

Popularity of Shanese by gender

Based on the last 41 years of data, Shanese is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shanese.

Year Male Count Female Count
2014 0 6
2010 0 7
2007 0 6
2006 0 8
2005 0 6
2004 0 10
2003 0 9
2002 0 6
2001 0 9
2000 0 15
1999 0 7
1998 0 15
1997 0 15
1996 0 25
1995 0 24
1994 0 27
1993 0 42
1992 0 57
1991 0 37
1990 0 40
1989 0 53
1988 0 68
1987 0 20
1986 0 19
1985 0 11
1984 0 14
1983 0 17
1982 0 22
1981 0 19
1980 0 23
1979 0 16
1978 0 22
1977 0 11
1976 0 14
1975 0 8
1974 0 9

The history of the first name Shanese

The name Shanese is a modern feminine given name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the names Shannon and Renee, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.

Shannon is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Sionna, meaning "descendant of Sionna." Sionna was an Irish personal name derived from the word "sionna," meaning "ancient" or "old." The name Shannon was originally used as a place name for the River Shannon in Ireland before becoming a popular given name.

Renee is a French feminine name derived from the Germanic name Reinild or Reinilda, which is composed of the elements "ragin" (counsel) and "hild" (battle). It gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and was later adopted into English as a given name.

The blend of these two names, Shanese, appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a way to create a unique and distinctive feminine name. While there are no historical records or ancient texts directly referencing the name Shanese, its roots can be traced back to the Irish and French cultures through its component names.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shanese is Shanese Burgess, an Australian actress born in 1981. Another notable figure is Shanese Mack, an American professional basketball player born in 1987. Additionally, Shanese Fox, an American singer and songwriter, has used this first name.

Other individuals with the name include Shanese Smith, an American entrepreneur and author born in 1985, and Shanese Wilson, an American model and social media influencer. While the name is relatively new and uncommon, it has gained some recognition in recent decades, particularly in the United States, Australia, and other English-speaking countries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Shanese was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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