James

At a glance

158 dogs named James appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is James?

#1,021dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,659male dogs
158dogs in the records
#479cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 96%Not recorded 1%

3% girls · 97% boys among 157 dogs with a recorded sex

James over the years

Steady
02.65.22013: 2.7, 2014: 1.2, 2015: 1.7, 2016: 1.1, 2017: 1.0, 2018: 4.5, 2019: 4.2, 2020: 0.7, 2021: 1.6, 2022: 1.6, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like James

JamieJamalJaimeJamboJamoJaimieJamonJambi

Questions

Is James a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is James for dogs?

James is the #1,021 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 158 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce James?

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

What names sound like James?

Jamie, Jamal and Jaime sound similar.

What breeds are often named James?

Cairn Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers and Beagles are the breeds most often called James.

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