Dane

Dane is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 273 boys in the United States.

Dane at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dane

Dane belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dane first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #221 in 1986, and in 2024 273 babies received the name — 33,289 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dane in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#221 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Dane in 2024
273
Total since 1880
33,289

Dane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#256 in 2001
Babies named Dane in 2025
9
Total since 1996
915

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dane mean?

The meaning of Dane is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dane a boy or girl name?

Dane is a boy name. In 2024, 273 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dane?

Dane comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dane?

Dane first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #221 in 1986, and 273 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].