At a glance
Sam is the #95 dog name in our records and #44 for cats. About 1 in 384 male dogs is called Sam, and the name is steady.
How popular is Sam?
#95dog name of 19,856
1 in 384male dogs
1,247dogs in the records
#44cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 9%Boys 81%Not recorded 10%
10% girls · 90% boys among 1,120 dogs with a recorded sex
Sam over the years
SteadyDogs named Sam per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 122 named Sam
- 78 named Sam
- 68 named Sam
- 42 named Sam
- 39 named Sam
Names that sound like Sam
Questions
Is Sam a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (90% male).
How popular is Sam for dogs?
Sam is the #95 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,247 dogs in public records. The name is steady.
How do you pronounce Sam?
Sam is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Sam?
Zoom, Som and Zim sound similar.
What breeds are often named Sam?
Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Sam.