Will my child share the name Dane with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Dane per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dane in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dane becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dane has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 86 places in the last five years. Its peak was #256 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Dane popular in the US as well as the UK?

Dane is more popular in the US (#880) than in the UK (#2814). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Dane a popular baby name in the United States?

Dane ranks #880 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2814

Dane

Dane is a distinctive choice, ranked #2814 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Dane in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#2814

US Rank #880

About the Name Dane

Dane has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 86 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #256 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Dane is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #880, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.