Compare two names
Dane and Danny side by side: Dane peaked in 1986 and Danny in 1954; in 2025 they were given to 301 and 462 babies.
Dane and Danny, year by year
Girls and boys together; Dane solid, Danny dashed.
| Dane | Danny | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 301 | 462 |
| Rank 2025 | #821 among boys’ names | #628 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 33,979 | 288,341 |
| Peak year | 1986 | 1954 |
| Girls | 1% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 30,800 | 208,000 |
| Median age | 32 | 63 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.