Polk
Meaning
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
Origin
Scandinavian
Pronunciation
/pɑːk/
Traits associated with the name Polk:
Dogs named Polk tend to be loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Polk?
Naming your dog Polk suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name. It also suggests that you have an appreciation for history, as James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States.
Is Polk a good dog name?
Polk is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Polk isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Polk is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Polk was, in the past month, the 1899th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Polk is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Polk was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Polk's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Polk is most adored in California, Missouri and Illinois.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Oregon and Virginia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Polk.
Polk is found in these categories:
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Rarely used, this moniker nods to America's 11th president.
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