Dane
5 countries#819 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dane was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
33,979 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #819 · peaked in 1986 with 1,080 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,010 births recorded 1984–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 124 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
896 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2001 with 110 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
108 births recorded 1970–2020 · peaked in 1991 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
99 births recorded 1984–2006 · peaked in 1989 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
15 births recorded 1998–2002 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dane’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #392 | — |
| 2007 | #339 | ↑53 |
| 2008 | #349 | ↓10 |
| 2009 | #371 | ↓22 |
| 2010 | #411 | ↓40 |
| 2011 | #469 | ↓58 |
| 2012 | #476 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #550 | ↓74 |
| 2014 | #623 | ↓73 |
| 2015 | #630 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #695 | ↓65 |
| 2017 | #752 | ↓57 |
| 2018 | #748 | ↑4 |
| 2019 | #872 | ↓124 |
| 2020 | #833 | ↑39 |
| 2021 | #834 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #867 | ↓33 |
| 2023 | #901 | ↓34 |
| 2024 | #873 | ↑28 |
| 2025 | #819 | ↑54 |
Frequently asked questions about Dane
Is Dane a popular name?
Yes — Dane currently ranks #819 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dane more common for boys or girls?
Dane is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dane most popular?
Dane peaked in 1986 in United States, with 1,080 recorded births that year.
Is Dane rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dane’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1121 in 1898 to #819 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dane?
At least 35,097 babies have been recorded with the name Dane across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dane popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dane appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dane?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dane include Alberto, Alfredo, Ira, Teddy.
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