Dane
Pronunciation: [ d-AYN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 380 babies have been named Dane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dane is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,866 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,866
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dane is also used as a boy name, ranked #882.
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About the Name Dane
Dane is a girl name .
Is Dane a boy or girl name? Dane is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,866 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #882. Dane is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dane is currently ranked #47,866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dane include Daniela, Danna, Daniella, Danielle, Dani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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