Buttercup

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At a glance

Buttercup is the #363 dog name in our records and #189 for cats. About 1 in 1,083 female dogs is called Buttercup, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Buttercup?

#363dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,083female dogs
366dogs in the records
#189cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 92%Boys 4%Not recorded 4%

96% girls · 4% boys among 352 dogs with a recorded sex

Buttercup over the years

Falling
0482013: 7.0, 2014: 4.1, 2015: 3.5, 2016: 1.7, 2017: 3.2, 2018: 3.5, 2019: 2.2, 2020: 6.6, 2021: 6.6, 2022: 3.1, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 2.62013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Buttercup

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Questions

Is Buttercup a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (96% female).

How popular is Buttercup for dogs?

Buttercup is the #363 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 366 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Buttercup?

Buttercup is said in 3 syllables: But·ter·cup. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Buttercup?

Buttercups, Butterfly and Butterball sound similar.

What breeds are often named Buttercup?

Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Buttercup.

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