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Tank

Tank ranks #109 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 352 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #603 among boy cat names.
Tank's popularity trend

Tank's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2019.

0.05%0.1%0.15%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
352
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#109
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−14
2020 → 2025
Gender split
97% boys
3% girls97% boys
What does Tank mean?
/ˈteɪ̯ŋk/1 syllable

Tank is a straightforward word name — most often evoking the armored military vehicle, though the word originally meant any large container for holding liquid or gas. The vehicle got its name during World War I, when the new armored machines were shipped under the cover story that they were water tanks.

It's a name built for a solidly built, muscular pet — sturdy, dependable, and a little imposing at first glance. Tank suits a companion whose bark, or sheer physical presence, precedes them, even if their personality turns out to be a total softie.

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

Where Tank shows up

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

DarwinAustralia0.2%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%

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