Dane is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #256 in 2001 with 110 recorded births. This places Dane in the top 6% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 110 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 2,617 boys born was named Dane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.