Dane
Male name · ↓ Falling
12,033
Total Births
1986
Peak Year
#899
Rank 2023
1945
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dane
Dane is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 12,033 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 286 births |
| 1950s | 995 births |
| 1960s | 1,047 births |
| 1970s | 831 births |
| 1980s | 2,642 births |
| 1990s | 2,112 births |
| 2000s | 2,472 births |
| 2010s | 1,280 births |
| 2020s | 368 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dane?
Dane has been given to 12,033 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1986 with 418 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #899.
Is Dane a boy or girl name?
Dane is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dane most popular?
Dane was most popular in 1986, when 418 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dane?
Dane first appeared in US records in 1945.