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Ralphie

Ralphie ranks #296 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 136 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #466 among boy cat names.
Ralphie's popularity trend

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

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
136
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#296
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+5
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Ralphie mean?
2 syllables

Ralphie is an affectionate short form of Ralph, a name with Old Norse and Old English roots, commonly traced to elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf,' roughly 'wise wolf' or 'counsel of the wolf.'

Ralphie has a scrappy, lovable sound, the kind of name that fits a pet with big personality and a bit of underdog charm. It feels like a nickname you'd give someone you're already fond of.

Where Ralphie shows up

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

Names like Ralphie

RalphRalphyRalfRalfieArchieRichieButchieHughieMoochieRitchieLochieRaleigh