Curly

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At a glance

Curly is the #1361 dog name in our records. About 1 in 6,368 male dogs is called Curly, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Curly?

#1,361dog name of 19,856
1 in 6,368male dogs
86dogs in the records
#1,120cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 16%Boys 80%Not recorded 4%

17% girls · 83% boys among 83 dogs with a recorded sex

Curly over the years

Rising
02.14.22013: 1.2, 2014: 0.9, 2015: 1.0, 2016: 0.2, 2017: 0.2, 2018: 0.8, 2019: 1.0, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 1.1, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 3.72013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Curly

Questions

Is Curly a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (83% male).

How popular is Curly for dogs?

Curly is the #1,361 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 86 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Curly?

Curly is said in 2 syllables: Cur·ly. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Curly?

Charlie, Charley and Carly sound similar.

What breeds are often named Curly?

Poodles, Shih Tzus and Cocker Spaniels are the breeds most often called Curly.

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