Dane is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #436 in 2002 with 51 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 110 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.3%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 5,653 boys born was named Dane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.