Dane
boy name#819 in 2025Dane entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #221 in 1986, ranks #819 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1898–2025
#819
rank today
#221
peak (1986)
301
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1121 |
| 1900s | #1217 |
| 1910s | #2549 |
| 1920s | #1871 |
| 1930s | #1692 |
| 1940s | #991 |
| 1950s | #478 |
| 1960s | #485 |
| 1970s | #569 |
| 1980s | #327 |
| 1990s | #423 |
| 2000s | #413 |
| 2010s | #623 |
| 2020s | #855 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dane has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 31,000 people named Dane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dane alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dane in 2025?
- Dane ranks #819 among US boy names in 2025, with 301 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dane most popular?
- Dane peaked in 1986, reaching #221 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dane with classmates?
- Dane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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