Wilson

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At a glance

Wilson ranks #368 for dogs and #402 for cats. It is almost always a boy's name (96% male). It is most popular with Labrador Retrievers.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Wilson?

#368dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,314male dogs
325dogs in the records
#402cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 4%Boys 90%Not recorded 6%

4% girls · 96% boys among 304 dogs with a recorded sex

Wilson over the years

Falling
04.38.62013: 7.0, 2014: 2.7, 2015: 2.8, 2016: 2.4, 2017: 5.1, 2018: 3.1, 2019: 2.7, 2020: 4.7, 2021: 7.4, 2022: 6.3, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 4.22013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Wilson

Questions

Is Wilson a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).

How popular is Wilson for dogs?

Wilson is the #368 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 325 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Wilson?

Wilson is said in 2 syllables: Wil·son. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Wilson?

Willson, Willow and Willie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Wilson?

Labrador Retrievers, Yorkshire Terriers and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Wilson.

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