38,407births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
2009Peak · Alberta
#442British Columbia 2023
Dane is a boy name family recorded 38,407 times in 12 countries since 1898. It ranks highest today in British Columbia (#442 in 2023). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2009, at 117.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Dane
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane | English | 33,979 | 🇺🇸 United States | #819 | 1986 | ▼ 22 % |
| Dane | English | 1,115 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1984 | – |
| Dane | English | 916 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #753 | 1985 | ▲ 83 % |
| Dane | English | 915 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2437 | 2001 | ▼ 31 % |
| Dane | English | 512 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #683 | 2009 | ▼ 48 % |
| Dane | English | 487 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #442 | 2007 | ▼ 27 % |
Questions about Dane
How popular is the name Dane?
In 2023 it ranked #442 in British Columbia. Official registers record 38,407 births across 12 countries.
When was Dane most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2009, at 117.6 births per 100,000.
Is Dane a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dane is a boy name.