Salk

Male

Meaning

Inventor of the Polio vaccine.

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/sɔːk/

Traits associated with the name Salk:

Dogs named Salk tend to be loving, loyal, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Salk?

That you have an appreciation for science and history. Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist who developed the first successful polio vaccine.

Is Salk a good dog name?

Salk is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Salk 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

4,075
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Salk was, in the past month, the 2738th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Salk 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, Salk was viewed 45 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Salk is most adored in District of Columbia, Georgia and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Arizona and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Salk is found in these categories:

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Salk was a brilliant scientist, symbolizing knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Dog names like Salk:

As in sargent.
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walk stealthily
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Asked for help/aid.
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Salk dog name meaning

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