Golden

Gol·denBig

At a glance

Golden is the #1755 dog name in our records. About 1 in 12,689 dogs is called Golden, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Golden?

#1,755dog name of 19,856
1 in 12,689dogs
98dogs in the records
Risingdogs born 2023–2024 vs 2020–2022

Girl or boy?

Girls 28%Boys 72%

28% girls · 72% boys among 98 dogs with a recorded sex

Golden over the years

Rising
02.75.42013: 0.0, 2014: 0.4, 2015: 0.5, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 2.9, 2019: 2.5, 2020: 3.1, 2021: 3.1, 2022: 1.7, 2023: 4.7, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Golden

GoldieGoliathGoldyGoldaGoalieGoldiGouldoGoldo

Questions

Is Golden a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (28% female).

How popular is Golden for dogs?

Golden is the #1,755 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 98 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Golden?

Golden is said in 2 syllables: Gol·den. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Golden?

Goldie, Goliath and Goldy sound similar.

What breeds are often named Golden?

Golden Retrievers, Goldendoodles and Boxers are the breeds most often called Golden.

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