Dane is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #386 in 1997 with 58 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 110 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 5,421 boys born was named Dane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.