Sherlock

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At a glance

Sherlock is the #574 dog name in our records. About 1 in 2,021 male dogs is called Sherlock, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Sherlock?

#574dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,021male dogs
248dogs in the records
#433cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 96%Not recorded 1%

3% girls · 97% boys among 244 dogs with a recorded sex

Sherlock over the years

Falling
03.36.62013: 3.5, 2014: 2.2, 2015: 4.8, 2016: 3.6, 2017: 5.0, 2018: 2.1, 2019: 1.9, 2020: 3.0, 2021: 5.3, 2022: 5.7, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Sherlock

ShermanShirleySherbetSherbertSheriffShortieSharpieSharkey

Questions

Is Sherlock a girl or boy dog name?

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

How popular is Sherlock for dogs?

Sherlock is the #574 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 248 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Sherlock?

Sherlock is said in 2 syllables: Sher·lock. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Sherlock?

Sherman, Shirley and Sherbet sound similar.

What breeds are often named Sherlock?

Shih Tzus, Poodles and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Sherlock.

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