Masculine dossier · first seen 1998
Shine
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
46
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Shine
How many people are named Shine?
An estimated 279 living Americans are named Shine.
How rare is Shine?
Shine is very rare among babies today, with 26 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 43.5% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Shine?
The median age of a living American named Shine is approximately 4 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 10 years old.
Is Shine still popular?
Yes — Shine is currently rising in popularity, with 26 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.6× higher than the previous decade.
1998Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
43.5%
2025
26
All-time
281