Dayne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dayne is a name of Old English origin, meaning 'Danish'. It evolved from the historical term 'Dane', referring to people from Denmark. The name has gained modern popularity, particularly in recent decades, and is often viewed positively as a strong and unique name. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Dayne is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dayne has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dayne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5870th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3563rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1831st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1940th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1371st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1404th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3457th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11965th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13794th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dayne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dayne"
Pronunciation
/deɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Dayne is derived from the Old English word 'Dane', which originally referred to a person from Denmark or a member of the Danes, an ancient North Germanic tribe.
Meaning
Danish
Language Evolution
Dane, Daina, Dayne
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Dain, Dane, Daina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dayne is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with strength and uniqueness.
Famous People
Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dayne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dayne"
"Dayne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5870th of 7545 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3563rd of 6773 | 79 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1831st of 7552 | 349 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1940th of 10718 | 361 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1371st of 16616 | 998 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1404th of 24088 | 1,671 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3457th of 23106 | 388 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8771st of 12526 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15428th of 19264 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11965th of 27321 | 68 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13794th of 35406 | 91 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Dayne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.76% 1264th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.17% 1517th/3685 |
36.87% 1650th/4475 |
41.97% 2180th/5194 |
20.37% 1287th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.56% 942nd/4582 |
42.37% 2188th/5164 |
28.36% 2074th/7313 |
24.01% 1792nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
62.77% 4282nd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dayne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dayne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dayne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.