Dane is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #509 in 2003 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 110 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 41.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 6,373 boys born was named Dane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.