Lil

At a glance

Lil is the #1059 dog name in our records. About 1 in 6,941 dogs is called Lil, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Lil?

#1,059dog name of 19,856
1 in 6,941dogs
175dogs in the records
Steadydogs born 2023–2024 vs 2020–2022

Girl or boy?

Girls 43%Boys 57%

43% girls · 57% boys among 175 dogs with a recorded sex

Lil over the years

Steady
03.46.82013: 1.0, 2014: 1.7, 2015: 1.9, 2016: 1.6, 2017: 1.5, 2018: 5.9, 2019: 3.0, 2020: 2.4, 2021: 4.1, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 3.92013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Lil

LoyalLealLolLilyLilaLiloLiliLilu

Questions

Is Lil a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (43% female).

How popular is Lil for dogs?

Lil is the #1,059 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 175 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Lil?

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

What names sound like Lil?

Loyal, Leal and Lol sound similar.

What breeds are often named Lil?

Chihuahuas, Pit Bulls and Pomeranians are the breeds most often called Lil.

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