Polk

Unisex

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

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New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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 5344th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, 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 21 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

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.

Dog names like Polk:

Pip
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Unknown, possibly invented.
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Cuddly, chubby person.
Noble
Polk dog name meaning

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