Boo

At a glance

522 dogs named Boo appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (36% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Boo?

#306dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,872dogs
522dogs in the records
#80cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 36%Boys 63%Not recorded 1%

36% girls · 64% boys among 513 dogs with a recorded sex

Boo over the years

Rising
04.69.22013: 6.8, 2014: 6.2, 2015: 8.0, 2016: 4.9, 2017: 3.5, 2018: 7.5, 2019: 5.5, 2020: 2.9, 2021: 2.3, 2022: 2.4, 2023: 4.2, 2024: 6.52013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Boo

Questions

Is Boo a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (36% female).

How popular is Boo for dogs?

Boo is the #306 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 522 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Boo?

Boo is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Boo?

Beau, Bo and Bee sound similar.

What breeds are often named Boo?

Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas and Shih Tzus are the breeds most often called Boo.

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