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Cocoa

Cocoa ranks #219 out of 55,875 dog names in our data (the #1 dog name is Bella). Across all 15 places, 368 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #310 for cats.
Cocoa's popularity trend

Cocoa's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2009.

0.1%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
368
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#219
of 55,875 dog names
5-year rank move
−48
2020 → 2025
Gender split
72% girls
72% girls28% boys
What does Cocoa mean?
2 syllables

Cocoa takes its name straight from the word for the powder made from roasted cacao beans, the same stuff that gives chocolate its flavor and its deep, warm brown color. The word traveled into English from Spanish cacao, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word cacahuatl.

It's an easy, affectionate pick for a pet with a rich brown coat, and it carries a built-in sweetness without trying too hard. Cocoa suits a companion who's cozy, a little indulgent, and easy to love.

Where Cocoa shows up

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

New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Cocoa

CoconutCockapooCocaCockerCoccoCocoCoco ChanelCockalierCochitiCoco VickCocoa Bean

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Brown Dog Names