Tank

Tank is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Tank 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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Naming your dog Tank is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Tank was, in the past month, the 1051st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Tank 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, Tank was viewed 106 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Tank is most adored in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maryland, South Dakota and Kansas.

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

Most popular breeds named Tank:

1. American Pitbull Terrier
2. Rottweiler
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Bulldog
5. Boxer

Tank is found in these categories:

big

Strong, sturdy, and unstoppable, just like a military vehicle.

badass

Connotes strength, resilience, and power, evoking images of a formidable, unstoppable force.

cute

Irony of a small pup with a heavyweight, military moniker charms us.

tough

Tanks are strong, durable, and can bulldoze through anything!

funny

Irony strikes as a petite pooch bears a moniker synonymous with heavy artillery.

guard

Evokes strength and protection, akin to armored military vehicles.

unique

Military-inspired moniker rarely seen in canine naming conventions.

gangster

Connotes strength and dominance, often associated with mob boss personas.