Junior

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At a glance

573 dogs named Junior appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Junior?

#257dog name of 19,856
1 in 867male dogs
573dogs in the records
#284cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 92%Not recorded 7%

1% girls · 99% boys among 533 dogs with a recorded sex

Junior over the years

Falling
04.38.62013: 4.6, 2014: 7.3, 2015: 5.5, 2016: 7.5, 2017: 6.3, 2018: 3.9, 2019: 2.8, 2020: 5.6, 2021: 2.3, 2022: 6.5, 2023: 3.0, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Junior

JunaorJuniperJunebugJunieJuneauJuanitaJuanitoJuancho

Questions

Is Junior a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Junior for dogs?

Junior is the #257 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 573 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Junior?

Junior is said in 3 syllables: Ju·ni·or. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Junior?

Junaor, Juniper and Junebug sound similar.

What breeds are often named Junior?

Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Junior.

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