Houston

Hous·tonHuman

At a glance

Houston ranks #1569 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (76% male). It is most popular with Pit Bulls.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#1,569dog name of 19,856

1 in 8,253male dogs

67dogs in the records

#2,346cat name

Girls 22%Boys 72%Not recorded 6%

24% girls · 76% boys among 63 dogs with a recorded sex

Falling

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

Hoosier

Is Houston a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (76% male).

How popular is Houston for dogs?

Houston is the #1,569 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 67 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Houston?

Houston is said in 2 syllables: Hous·ton. Tap Listen to hear it.

What breeds are often named Houston?

Pit Bulls, Labrador Retrievers and Dutch Shepherds are the breeds most often called Houston.