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Hook

Hook ranks #2,648 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 3 places, 7 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #6,242 for cats.
Hook's popularity trend

Hook's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.003%0.005%0.008%0.01%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
7
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#2,648
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+732
2020 → 2025
Gender split
85% boys
15% girls85% boys
What does Hook mean?
/hʊk/

Hook is also an everyday word (noun): “A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or…”.

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

Where Hook shows up

Hook'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%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

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