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Dobson

Dobson ranks #4,989 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 1 place, 1 dog carries the name.
Dobson's popularity trend

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

0.001%0.002%200720132016202020232025
Dogs in our data
1
across 1 place
Popularity rank
#4,989
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+1,522
2020 → 2025
Gender split
94% boys
6% girls94% boys
What does Dobson mean?

Dobson is also an everyday word (noun): “The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect (Corydalus cornutus), used as bait in fishing”.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Dobson shows up

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

Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

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