Dane
Meaning: From Denmark, valley
Origin: Old English/Norse
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #216
Total births: 1,115
History: Dane peaked in the 2000s in Australia. Dane Swan was one of AFL's most colorful characters. The name has a strong, distinctly Australian sporting energy.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1989) | #80 |
| Babies named Dane in 1989 | 101 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,115 |
| Peak year | 1984 (137 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #62 |
| Years in records | 1979–1989 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 18 spots |
Frequently asked about Dane
What does the name Dane mean?
Dane means “From Denmark, valley” from Old English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Dane?
Dane has Old English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “From Denmark, valley”.
How popular is Dane in Australia?
Dane ranked #80 in Australia in 1989 — given to 101 babies that year.
When was Dane most popular?
Dane peaked in 1984 with 137 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Dane a boy or girl name?
Dane is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Danes in registered births are male.
Is the name Dane rising or falling in popularity?
Dane has fallen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #62 in 1984 to #80 in 1989.
How long has Dane been recorded in Australia?
Dane appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 1979 through 1989.