UK girl's name
Shanese
A combination of the names Shannon and Denise, meaning "little wise wanderer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shanese is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shanese popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1998 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Shanese. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shanese ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Shanese.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shanese as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Shanese mean?
The name Shanese is a modern feminine given name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the names Shannon and Renee, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
Shannon is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Sionna, meaning "descendant of Sionna." Sionna was an Irish personal name derived from the word "sionna," meaning "ancient" or "old." The name Shannon was originally used as a place name for the River Shannon in Ireland before becoming a popular given name.
Renee is a French feminine name derived from the Germanic name Reinild or Reinilda, which is composed of the elements "ragin" (counsel) and "hild" (battle). It gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and was later adopted into English as a given name.
The blend of these two names, Shanese, appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a way to create a unique and distinctive feminine name. While there are no historical records or ancient texts directly referencing the name Shanese, its roots can be traced back to the Irish and French cultures through its component names.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shanese is Shanese Burgess, an Australian actress born in 1981. Another notable figure is Shanese Mack, an American professional basketball player born in 1987. Additionally, Shanese Fox, an American singer and songwriter, has used this first name.
Other individuals with the name include Shanese Smith, an American entrepreneur and author born in 1985, and Shanese Wilson, an American model and social media influencer. While the name is relatively new and uncommon, it has gained some recognition in recent decades, particularly in the United States, Australia, and other English-speaking countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shanese over time
The chart below shows babies named Shanese registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shanese, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shanese by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shanese was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5075 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shanese
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- Scarlett 34,261
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- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shanese: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shanese in the UK right now?
In 2009, Shanese was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shanese most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Shanese in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shanese?
A combination of the names Shannon and Denise, meaning "little wise wanderer".
How many people are called Shanese in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Shanese across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.