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Poindexter

Poindexter ranks #4,417 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 3 places, 2 dogs carry the name.
Poindexter's popularity trend

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

0.001%0.002%0.003%2007200920182020202220242025
Dogs in our data
2
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#4,417
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−5,680
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Poindexter mean?
/ˈpɔɪnˌdɛkstɚ/

Poindexter is also an everyday word (noun): “A bookish or socially unskilled person”.

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

Where Poindexter shows up

Poindexter'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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