At a glance
Sterling is the #1129 dog name in our records. About 1 in 4,237 male dogs is called Sterling, and the name is rising.
How popular is Sterling?
#1,129dog name of 19,856
1 in 4,237male dogs
123dogs in the records
#462cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 4%Boys 92%Not recorded 4%
4% girls · 96% boys among 118 dogs with a recorded sex
Sterling over the years
RisingDogs named Sterling per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 13 named Sterling
- 11 named Sterling
- 8 named Sterling
- 6 named Sterling
- 5 named Sterling
Names that sound like Sterling
Questions
Is Sterling a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).
How popular is Sterling for dogs?
Sterling is the #1,129 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 123 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce Sterling?
Sterling is said in 2 syllables: Ster·ling. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Sterling?
Starling, Stanley and Stewart sound similar.
What breeds are often named Sterling?
Poodles, Labrador Retrievers and Dachshunds are the breeds most often called Sterling.