Dolly

At a glance

Dolly is the #183 dog name in our records and #226 for cats. About 1 in 554 female dogs is called Dolly, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#183dog name of 19,856

1 in 554female dogs

718dogs in the records

#226cat name

Girls 89%Boys 2%Not recorded 9%

98% girls · 2% boys among 653 dogs with a recorded sex

Falling

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

Is Dolly a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (98% female).

How popular is Dolly for dogs?

Dolly is the #183 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 718 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Dolly?

Dolly is said in 2 syllables: Dol·ly. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Dolly?

Dahlia, Dale and Della sound similar.

What breeds are often named Dolly?

Poodles, Shih Tzus and Dachshunds are the breeds most often called Dolly.