Declan

At a glance

Declan is the #2872 dog name in our records. About 1 in 14,730 male dogs is called Declan, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Declan?

#2,872dog name of 19,856
1 in 14,730male dogs
32dogs in the records
#1,691cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 94%Not recorded 3%

3% girls · 97% boys among 31 dogs with a recorded sex

Declan over the years

Falling
01.32.62013: 0.0, 2014: 0.3, 2015: 0.0, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 0.0, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 1.0, 2022: 2.3, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Declan

DexterDeaconDeckerDeeksDeckardDekotaDekodaDecca

Questions

Is Declan a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Declan for dogs?

Declan is the #2,872 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 32 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Declan?

Declan is said in 2 syllables: De·clan. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Declan?

Dexter, Deacon and Decker sound similar.

What breeds are often named Declan?

Labrador Retrievers, Goldendoodles and Boston Terriers are the breeds most often called Declan.

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