Boston

At a glance

147 dogs named Boston appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (34% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Boston?

#1,164dog name of 19,856
1 in 7,940dogs
147dogs in the records
#3,537cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 33%Boys 65%Not recorded 2%

34% girls · 66% boys among 145 dogs with a recorded sex

Boston over the years

Rising
02.75.42013: 1.5, 2014: 0.4, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 1.1, 2017: 4.7, 2018: 3.2, 2019: 3.7, 2020: 3.3, 2021: 1.4, 2022: 1.3, 2023: 3.2, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Boston

BastianBastionBastienBoscoBowserBosleyBoscoeBowzer

Questions

Is Boston a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (34% female).

How popular is Boston for dogs?

Boston is the #1,164 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 147 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Boston?

Boston is said in 2 syllables: Bos·ton. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Boston?

Bastian, Bastion and Bastien sound similar.

What breeds are often named Boston?

Boston Terriers, Havanese and English Bulldogs are the breeds most often called Boston.

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