Boy
Dane
from Denmark, God is my judge
About Dane
Clean, crisp, and confident—Dane delivers impact through simplicity. This single-syllable name proves that brevity can equal strength. It's straightforward without being plain, classic without feeling old-fashioned. Dane works seamlessly across all contexts, from playground to boardroom, adapting effortlessly to every life stage. The name's Scandinavian associations bring images of strength, fairness, and progressive thinking. Parents appreciate its no-nonsense quality; there are no complicated spellings to explain or pronunciations to correct. Dane is refreshingly uncomplicated in an era of increasingly elaborate names. It's masculine without being aggressive, friendly without being casual. The name provides a solid foundation, allowing personality to shine through without competition from an overly distinctive or quirky name choice.
Popularity of the Name Dane
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | #736 | ||||
| 1946 | #542 | ||||
| 1947 | #511 | ||||
| 1948 | #556 | ||||
| 1949 | #528 | ||||
| 1950 | #549 | ||||
| 1951 | #533 | ||||
| 1952 | #506 | ||||
| 1953 | #533 | ||||
| 1954 | #428 | ||||
| 1955 | #488 | ||||
| 1956 | #441 | ||||
| 1957 | #414 | ||||
| 1958 | #462 | ||||
| 1959 | #421 | ||||
| 1960 | #468 | ||||
| 1961 | #470 | ||||
| 1962 | #473 | ||||
| 1963 | #448 | ||||
| 1964 | #431 | ||||
| 1965 | #522 | ||||
| 1966 | #568 | ||||
| 1967 | #505 | ||||
| 1968 | #475 | ||||
| 1969 | #489 | ||||
| 1970 | #527 | ||||
| 1971 | #569 | #298 | |||
| 1972 | #559 | ||||
| 1973 | #543 | #301 | |||
| 1974 | #610 | #267 | |||
| 1975 | #645 | #300 | |||
| 1976 | #654 | #242 | |||
| 1977 | #653 | #263 | |||
| 1978 | #505 | #254 | |||
| 1979 | #437 | #204 | #306 | ||
| 1980 | #468 | #149 | |||
| 1981 | #454 | #213 | |||
| 1982 | #419 | #148 | |||
| 1983 | #252 | #137 | |||
| 1984 | #306 | #134 | #177 | ||
| 1985 | #230 | #166 | #283 | ||
| 1986 | #221 | #139 | #205 | ||
| 1987 | #285 | #173 | #254 | ||
| 1988 | #299 | #156 | #145 | ||
| 1989 | #338 | #182 | #166 | ||
| 1990 | #335 | #118 | #342 | ||
| 1991 | #392 | #192 | #186 | #314 | |
| 1992 | #410 | #193 | #238 | #370 | |
| 1993 | #430 | #209 | #239 | #373 | |
| 1994 | #436 | #184 | #274 | #519 | |
| 1995 | #443 | #232 | #424 | ||
| 1996 | #435 | #319 | #281 | #479 | |
| 1997 | #442 | #419 | #224 | #401 | #360 |
| 1998 | #481 | #446 | #283 | #434 | |
| 1999 | #428 | #419 | #366 | #340 | #462 |
| 2000 | #423 | #265 | #342 | #320 | #444 |
| 2001 | #441 | #257 | #230 | #483 | |
| 2002 | #456 | #425 | #253 | #396 | |
| 2003 | #437 | #509 | #360 | #267 | #634 |
| 2004 | #469 | #728 | #362 | #495 | |
| 2005 | #457 | #693 | #376 | #461 | #688 |
| 2006 | #392 | #777 | #300 | #429 | |
| 2007 | #340 | #487 | #307 | ||
| 2008 | #349 | #362 | #414 | #314 | |
| 2009 | #372 | #265 | |||
| 2010 | #411 | #392 | #632 | #415 | |
| 2011 | #470 | #556 | #446 | ||
| 2012 | #476 | #761 | #454 | ||
| 2013 | #550 | #454 | |||
| 2014 | #623 | #508 | |||
| 2015 | #630 | #743 | #635 | ||
| 2016 | #695 | #431 | #549 | #681 | |
| 2017 | #753 | #844 | |||
| 2018 | #748 | #624 | #716 | ||
| 2019 | #872 | #635 | |||
| 2020 | #834 | #908 | |||
| 2021 | #835 | #835 | |||
| 2022 | #869 | #713 | |||
| 2023 | #901 | #569 | #823 | ||
| 2024 | #873 | #793 | |||
| 2025 | #821 | #834 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dane
Names Similar to Dane
Nicknames for Dane
- Dan
- Daney
- DJ
- Danny
- Dano
Famous People Named Dane
| Dane DeHaan | American actor |
| Dane Cook | American comedian |
| Dane Swan | Australian rules footballer |
| Dane Reynolds | American professional surfer |
| Dane Rudhyar | French-American composer |
| Dane Vilas | South African cricketer |
| Dane Fletcher | American football player |
| Dane Gagai | Australian rugby league player |
| Dane O'Neill | British jockey |
| Dane Sardinha | American baseball player |
| Dane Richards | Jamaican soccer player |
| Dane Witherspoon | American actor |
| Dane Coles | New Zealand rugby player |
| Dane Bird-Smith | Australian race walker |
| Dane Johnson | American baseball coach |
| Dane Madsen | American football player |
| Dane Swanepoel | South African swimmer |
| Dane Iorg | American baseball player |
| Dane Jackson | American professional kayaker |
Characters Named Dane
| Dane Whitman | Marvel Comics character, also known as Black Knight |
| Daneel Olivaw | Isaac Asimov's "Robot" series |
| Dane Morgan | TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Dane McGowan | Film "The Game Plan" |
| Dane Washington | Book series "The Boys in the Boat" |
| Dane Davenport | TV series "Lab Rats" |
| Dane Jensen | Film "The Salesman" |
| Dane Taylor | TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Dane Jordan | Film "No Man's Land" |
| Dane "The Original Human" | Webcomic "Homestuck" |
| Dane Vanderfin | Film "Redemption" |
| Dane Fallconheart | Book series "Graceling Realm" |
| Dane St. John | Film "Don't Knock Twice" |
| Dane Sweetman | TV series "The Haunting of Hill House" |
| Dane Maxwell | TV series "Shadowhunters" |
| Dane Devlin | Film "Code Black" |
| Dane "Danger" Davis | TV series "Kyle XY" |
| Dane Turner | Film "Traces of Red" |
| Dane Lombard | Film "Rock Paper Dead" |
| Dane Dwyer | TV series "Days of Our Lives" |