At a glance
4,969 dogs named Buddy appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).
How popular is Buddy?
#8dog name of 19,856
1 in 90male dogs
4,969dogs in the records
#25cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 1%Boys 92%Not recorded 7%
1% girls · 99% boys among 4,596 dogs with a recorded sex
Buddy over the years
SteadyDogs named Buddy per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 413 named Buddy
- 269 named Buddy
- 263 named Buddy
- 243 named Buddy
- 220 named Buddy
Names that sound like Buddy
Questions
Is Buddy a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).
How popular is Buddy for dogs?
Buddy is the #8 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 4,969 dogs in public records. The name is steady.
How do you pronounce Buddy?
Buddy is said in 2 syllables: Bud·dy. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Buddy?
Bodhi, Bodie and Buddha sound similar.
What breeds are often named Buddy?
Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Buddy.