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Bates

Bates ranks #3,027 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 3 places, 5 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #2,289 for cats.
Bates's popularity trend

Bates's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.001%0.002%0.003%2013201620182020202220242025
Dogs in our data
5
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#3,027
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+2,908
2020 → 2025
Gender split
92% boys
8% girls92% boys
What does Bates mean?
1 syllable

Bates is an English surname meaning 'son of Bartholomew'.

Where Bates shows up

Bates's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

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