Black

At a glance

Black ranks #1337 for dogs. It is used for girls and boys alike (29% female). It is most popular with German Shepherds.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Black?

#1,337dog name of 19,856
1 in 9,105dogs
131dogs in the records
#2,416cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 29%Boys 71%

29% girls · 71% boys among 131 dogs with a recorded sex

Black over the years

Rising
01.532013: 1.1, 2014: 2.1, 2015: 0.7, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 1.7, 2018: 1.4, 2019: 1.5, 2020: 0.2, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 1.0, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 2.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Black per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Black

Questions

Is Black a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (29% female).

How popular is Black for dogs?

Black is the #1,337 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 131 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Black?

Black is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Black?

Bleach, Blue and Blaze sound similar.

What breeds are often named Black?

German Shepherds, Pit Bulls and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Black.

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