Baby

At a glance

Baby ranks #137 for dogs and #48 for cats. It is used for girls and boys alike (68% female). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Baby?

#137dog name of 19,856
1 in 807dogs
1,357dogs in the records
#48cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 68%Boys 32%

68% girls · 32% boys among 1,347 dogs with a recorded sex

Baby over the years

Rising
09.318.52013: 12.7, 2014: 10.8, 2015: 9.8, 2016: 16.1, 2017: 14.4, 2018: 10.0, 2019: 12.5, 2020: 5.9, 2021: 9.0, 2022: 8.9, 2023: 12.3, 2024: 9.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Baby per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Baby

Questions

Is Baby a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (68% female).

How popular is Baby for dogs?

Baby is the #137 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,357 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Baby?

Baby is said in 2 syllables: Ba·by. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Baby?

Bobby, Bubba and Bobo sound similar.

What breeds are often named Baby?

Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Baby.

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