Shain is a unique and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift'. It's composed of two elements: 'sheh-' meaning 'to ask' or 'request', and '-in', denoting 'a gift'. The name Shain is often associated with the concept of receiving something precious through request or prayer. It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for males. Spelling variations include Shane, Shayne, Shaen, and others, though the original Hebrew form is Shain.
The name Shain experienced a significant surge in popularity between the late 1960s and mid-1970s, with births peaking at 38 in 1977. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor in recent decades, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded since 2011. Overall, there have been a total of 1209 babies named Shain between 1963 and 2022.