Dana is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #861 in 1996 with 161 recorded births. This places Dana in the top 8% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 161 births ranking #861. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 11,765 boys born was named Dana. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.