Goofy

At a glance

Goofy ranks #1561 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (91% male). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Goofy?

#1,561dog name of 19,856
1 in 6,235male dogs
95dogs in the records
#3,649cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 9%Boys 91%

9% girls · 91% boys among 95 dogs with a recorded sex

Goofy over the years

Falling
01.42.82013: 1.8, 2014: 0.3, 2015: 1.4, 2016: 1.7, 2017: 1.9, 2018: 0.9, 2019: 1.9, 2020: 2.4, 2021: 2.1, 2022: 1.6, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Goofy

GoffyGofiGuffyGoofusGopher

Questions

Is Goofy a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (91% male).

How popular is Goofy for dogs?

Goofy is the #1,561 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 95 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Goofy?

Goofy is said in 2 syllables: Goo·fy. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Goofy?

Goffy, Gofi and Guffy sound similar.

What breeds are often named Goofy?

Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Goofy.

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