Masculine dossier · first seen 1898
Dane
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1986
Peak births
1,069
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Dane
How many people are named Dane?
An estimated 30,412 living Americans are named Dane.
How rare is Dane?
Dane is uncommon among babies today, with 301 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 71.8% from its 1986 peak.
How old is the typical Dane?
The median age of a living American named Dane is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 43 years old.
Is Dane still popular?
Yes. Dane is holding steady, with 301 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Dane most common?
Dane has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 7.6× more often than the national baseline.
1898Peak 19862025
Peak year
1986
Decline from peak
71.8%
2025
301
All-time
33,593