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Sparky

Sparky ranks #81 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 17 places, 498 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #274 for cats.
Sparky's popularity trend

Sparky's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.1%0.2%0.3%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
498
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#81
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−52
2020 → 2025
Gender split
91% boys
9% girls91% boys
What does Sparky mean?
2 syllables

Sparky comes from "spark," describing something lively, energetic, or electric — literally a tiny flash of fire. In older naval and military slang, "Sparks" or "Sparky" was also a nickname for a radio operator, since early wireless sets threw off visible sparks.

Sparky is upbeat and full of personality, practically bouncing off the page. It's a natural fit for a pet with boundless energy and a live-wire attitude.

Where Sparky shows up

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

ProspectAustralia0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%

Names like Sparky

SpankySpartacusSparkieSpadeSparkeySpartanCorkyPorkySharkyMarkyBarkySparkle