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Spike

Spike ranks #102 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 16 places, 378 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #97 among boy cat names.
Spike's popularity trend

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

0.1%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
378
across 16 places
Popularity rank
#102
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−219
2020 → 2025
Gender split
96% boys
4% girls96% boys
What does Spike mean?
/spaɪk/1 syllable

Spike is an English word name referring to a large, heavy nail or a sharp, pointed object. As a given name for pets, it draws directly on that everyday meaning rather than any deeper linguistic history.

Spike has a tough, no-nonsense sound that belies how often it ends up on the gentlest of pets, which is part of its charm. It suits a companion with a bold personality, whether or not their looks match the name.

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

Where Spike shows up

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

Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%

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