Joey

At a glance

Joey ranks #104 for dogs and #83 for cats. It is almost always a boy's name (89% male). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#104dog name of 19,856

1 in 420male dogs

1,153dogs in the records

#83cat name

Girls 10%Boys 78%Not recorded 12%

11% girls · 89% boys among 1,016 dogs with a recorded sex

Falling

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

Is Joey a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (89% male).

How popular is Joey for dogs?

Joey is the #104 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,153 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Joey?

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

What names sound like Joey?

Joy, Joe and Jay sound similar.

What breeds are often named Joey?

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