UK girl's name
Shanyce
A feminine variation of the name Shanice, derived from a French surname meaning "supreme happiness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shanyce is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shanyce popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1999 to 2004. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Shanyce. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shanyce ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Shanyce.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shanyce as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Shanyce mean?
The name Shanyce originated in the late 20th century, likely derived from the combination of the English name Shannon and the suffix "-yce" or "-ice". It does not have a deep historical lineage or cultural roots in any particular language or region.
The earliest documented use of the name Shanyce can be traced back to the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, when it started to gain popularity as a feminine given name. It is believed to have emerged as a creative variation of the more traditional name Shannon, which itself has Irish origins and means "old river" or "wise river."
While there are no significant historical references or mentions of the name Shanyce in ancient texts or religious scriptures, a few notable individuals have borne this name over the past few decades. One of the earliest recorded instances is Shanyce Wilson, an American basketball player born in 1976, who played in the WNBA for teams like the Sacramento Monarchs and the Seattle Storm.
Shanyce Yvorne Lasha Douglas, born in 1984, is a British singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame in the late 1990s with her debut album "Thrill Me." She was known for her unique blend of R&B and pop music.
Shanyce Proctor, born in 1991, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. She was a standout player during her college career at the University of North Carolina.
Shanyce Nesayi Buchanan, born in 1992, is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles and Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's competition.
Shanyce Stewart, born in 1996, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She was a standout player at the University of North Carolina and was selected in the second round of the 2019 WNBA draft.
These examples demonstrate the relatively modern origins of the name Shanyce and its usage primarily in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States and among athletes and entertainers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shanyce over time
The chart below shows babies named Shanyce registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shanyce, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shanyce by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shanyce 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 | #4255 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shanyce
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- 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
Shanyce: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shanyce in the UK right now?
In 2004, Shanyce was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shanyce most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Shanyce in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shanyce?
A feminine variation of the name Shanice, derived from a French surname meaning "supreme happiness".
How many people are called Shanyce in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Shanyce across the 3 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.