Dorsey

Dorsey has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dorsey isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dorsey is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Dorsey was, in the past month, the 6650th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Dorsey is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Dorsey was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Dorsey's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dorsey is most adored in Georgia, North Carolina and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, District of Columbia and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dorsey.

Most popular breeds named Dorsey:

1. Jack Russell Terrier
2. Poodle

Dorsey is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Echoes of yesteryears, harking back to famed bandleader Tommy Dorsey's era.