Shalane is of Hebrew origin and means 'peaceful.' It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for females. Spelling variations include Shalanna, Shalonna, and Shalone. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
The name Shalane experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, with a peak of 54 births in 1986 and 49 births in 1988. However, it has since declined, with only 7 births recorded in 2020. Over the entire period from 1963 to 2020, there were a total of 441 babies named Shalane.