Dane
How to say it: DAYN · /ˈdeɪn/
From Denmark; Old English 'Dene' referring to a person from Denmark or the Scandinavian people.
Dane was the 762nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 301 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #767 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #762 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 301 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,014 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #767 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1980s, Dane has grown rarer year by year. It stands well below that high now and looks set to slip further.
What goes with it
One clipped syllable with a crisp snap gives Dane a lean and direct feel. Reid and Cole carry a similar spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dane is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Swedish.
Famous people named Dane
- Dane DeHaan (born 1986)American actor
- Dane Cook (born 1972)American actor and comedian
- Dane Bird-Smith (born 1992)Australian racewalker
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