Charles

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At a glance

Charles ranks #638 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male). It is most popular with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Charles?

#638dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,258male dogs
249dogs in the records
#559cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 96%Not recorded 3%

1% girls · 99% boys among 242 dogs with a recorded sex

Charles over the years

Falling
0362013: 3.4, 2014: 3.1, 2015: 3.0, 2016: 5.2, 2017: 2.5, 2018: 2.9, 2019: 2.3, 2020: 2.2, 2021: 2.2, 2022: 1.7, 2023: 2.6, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Charles

Questions

Is Charles a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Charles for dogs?

Charles is the #638 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 249 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Charles?

Charles is said in 2 syllables: Char·les. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Charles?

Carlos, Charlos and Charlie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Charles?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Pit Bulls and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Charles.

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