Colt

At a glance

Colt ranks #1139 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (92% male). It is most popular with Labrador Retrievers.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#1,139dog name of 19,856

1 in 4,291male dogs

93dogs in the records

#3,576cat name

Girls 8%Boys 91%Not recorded 1%

8% girls · 92% boys among 92 dogs with a recorded sex

Falling

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

Is Colt a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (92% male).

How popular is Colt for dogs?

Colt is the #1,139 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 93 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Colt?

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

What names sound like Colt?

Colby, Cole and Coal sound similar.

What breeds are often named Colt?

Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Australian Cattle Dogs are the breeds most often called Colt.