Shianne
A feminine name potentially of Native American origin, meaning unspecified.
Name Census estimates that about 3,770 living Americans carry the first name Shianne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shianne today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shianne births was 1997 (280 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shianne. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Shianne with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
3.8K
~ 1 in 90,916 Americans
Peak year
1997
280 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,137
Tracked since 1973
Census
Shianne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 3,097 people with the first name Shianne, which placed it at #5,515 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#5,515
National first-name rank
People counted
3.1K
3,097 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shianne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shianne is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (9.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shianne described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shianne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.0% · 1,981
- Black or African American15.2% · 471
- Two or more races9.2% · 286
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 266
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 36
Popularity
Shianne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shianne from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 1,628 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shianne 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 Shianne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shiannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. California, Ohio, Florida recorded the most babies named Shianne, while West Virginia, Oregon, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 68 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shianne
The name Shianne is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots tracing back to the late 19th century. It is a variation of the name Shiana, which itself is a feminine form of the name Shane, derived from the Irish Gaelic name Seághán.
The name Shianne is thought to have been influenced by the French word "chienne," which means "female dog" or "bitch." However, it is important to note that this connection is not universally accepted, and some scholars argue that the name's origins may lie elsewhere.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shianne can be found in a French novel from the late 1800s, where it was used as a character's name. However, it is unclear if this was the first time the name appeared in literature or if it had been in use prior to that.
Throughout history, the name Shianne has been borne by a few notable individuals, although it has not been as widely used as some other names. One such individual was Shianne Dupont, a French author and poet who lived in the early 20th century, known for her works exploring themes of love and nature.
Another notable figure was Shianne Leclerc, a Canadian artist and sculptor who gained recognition in the 1960s for her innovative use of mixed media and her exploration of abstract forms.
In the realm of politics, Shianne Desmarais was a prominent Canadian politician who served as a member of parliament in the late 20th century, known for her advocacy for environmental and social justice causes.
Additionally, Shianne Gagnon was a French-Canadian singer and musician active in the 1970s and 1980s, known for her unique blend of folk and pop styles.
Lastly, Shianne Mercier was a French fashion designer who rose to prominence in the 1990s, celebrated for her avant-garde designs and her ability to push boundaries in the world of haute couture.
While the name Shianne has not been among the most popular names throughout history, it has been embraced by a diverse group of individuals across various fields and has left its mark on the cultural and artistic landscapes of various regions.
People
Shianne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shianne 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
Shianne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shianne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,770 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shianne 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 90,916 US residents.
Is Shianne a common name?
We classify Shianne as "Rare". It ranks above 95.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,864 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shianne most popular?
The single biggest year for Shianne was 1997, when 280 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shianne is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shianne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 3,097 people with the name Shianne, or 1.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #5,515 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shianne in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shianne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shianne appears almost entirely female. Of the 3,097 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shianne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shianne is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (9.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shianne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Shianne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.0% (1,981 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shianne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shianne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shianne 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.
Is Shianne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shianne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shianne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Shianne?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.