Shanine
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shannon.
Name Census estimates that about 50 living Americans carry the first name Shanine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shanine today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shanine births was 1985 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shanine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shanine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
50
~ 1 in 6,855,087 Americans
Peak year
1985
10 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1992 SSA rank
#15,161
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Shanine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shanine from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 29 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shanine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shanine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shanine
The name Shanine is believed to have its roots in the ancient Persian language, originating around the 6th century BCE. It is thought to be a variation of the name Shaheen, which means "falcon" or "hawk" in Persian. The name may also be related to the Arabic word "shahan," meaning "royal" or "majestic."
In ancient Persia, falcons and hawks were revered as symbols of strength, courage, and nobility. As such, names derived from these birds were often given to children, particularly those born into noble or royal families. The earliest known record of the name Shanine appears in a Persian manuscript from the 9th century CE, which mentions a nobleman named Shanine ibn Khaled.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Shanine gained popularity across the Middle East and Central Asia. It was often associated with scholars, poets, and artists who were regarded as intellectual falcons soaring above the rest.
One notable figure who bore the name Shanine was a 12th-century Persian poet and philosopher from Nishapur. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers.
In the 15th century, a renowned calligrapher and artist from Herat, Afghanistan, named Shanine al-Harawi, gained recognition for his exquisite works of art and calligraphic masterpieces. His intricate designs and calligraphy adorned the walls of mosques and palaces across the region.
Another historical figure with the name Shanine was a 16th-century Ottoman diplomat and scholar from Istanbul. Shanine Efendi was known for his diplomatic skills and his contributions to the study of Islamic law and theology.
In the 18th century, a Persian military commander named Shanine Khan played a crucial role in the wars between the Persian and Afghan empires. His bravery and strategic skills earned him a place in the annals of Persian military history.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Shanine throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where the name originated and flourished.
People
Shanine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shanine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shanine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shanine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 50 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shanine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,855,087 US residents.
Is Shanine a common name?
We classify Shanine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shanine most popular?
The single biggest year for Shanine was 1985, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shanine is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shanine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shanine in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.