Fred

At a glance

Fred is the #332 dog name in our records and #136 for cats. About 1 in 1,103 male dogs is called Fred, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Fred?

#332dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,103male dogs
438dogs in the records
#136cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 4%Boys 94%Not recorded 2%

4% girls · 96% boys among 427 dogs with a recorded sex

Fred over the years

Falling
03.77.42013: 4.1, 2014: 4.7, 2015: 5.0, 2016: 3.0, 2017: 3.2, 2018: 3.9, 2019: 6.5, 2020: 4.3, 2021: 2.8, 2022: 5.0, 2023: 3.0, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Fred

Questions

Is Fred a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).

How popular is Fred for dogs?

Fred is the #332 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 438 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Fred?

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

What names sound like Fred?

Freud, Freya and Frank sound similar.

What breeds are often named Fred?

Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Fred.

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