Nathan

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At a glance

119 dogs named Nathan appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Nathan?

#1,426dog name of 19,856
1 in 5,126male dogs
119dogs in the records
#1,651cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 99%

1% girls · 99% boys among 119 dogs with a recorded sex

Nathan over the years

Steady
02.54.92013: 4.3, 2014: 0.4, 2015: 0.5, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.2, 2018: 1.2, 2019: 1.0, 2020: 0.5, 2021: 0.9, 2022: 1.0, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Nathan

NewtonNathenNatashaNatalieNatsuNataliaNattyNaughty

Questions

Is Nathan a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Nathan for dogs?

Nathan is the #1,426 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 119 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Nathan?

Nathan is said in 2 syllables: Na·than. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Nathan?

Newton, Nathen and Natasha sound similar.

What breeds are often named Nathan?

Dachshunds, German Shepherds and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Nathan.

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