Dane is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #678 in 2005 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 110 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 52.5%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 8,143 boys born was named Dane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.