Dane
Dane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /deΙͺn/
Meaning and origin of Dane
- A male given name transferred from the surname, or from the ethnic term Dane (like Scott or Norman).
Etymology
From Middle English Dane, from Old Norse danir or Old English Dene. Both forms ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic *daniz.
How popular is Dane?
Since 1880, 386 girls and 33,593 boys in the U.S. have been named Dane (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4327 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #221 in 1986. In 2025 it ranked #821 for boys, with 301 babies given the name.
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Dane FAQ
What does the name Dane mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, or from the ethnic term Dane (like Scott or Norman). From Middle English Dane, from Old Norse danir or Old English Dene. Both forms ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic *daniz.
What is the origin of the name Dane?
Dane is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Dane?
Since 1880, 386 girls and 33,593 boys in the U.S. have been named Dane (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4327 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #221 in 1986. In 2025 it ranked #821 for boys, with 301 babies given the name.
Is Dane a boy or girl name?
Dane is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 386 girls and 33,593 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.