Linus

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At a glance

Linus is the #511 dog name in our records. About 1 in 1,740 male dogs is called Linus, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Linus?

#511dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,740male dogs
270dogs in the records
#385cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 96%Not recorded 4%

0% girls · 100% boys among 258 dogs with a recorded sex

Linus over the years

Steady
0362013: 1.8, 2014: 3.1, 2015: 3.0, 2016: 5.2, 2017: 1.4, 2018: 1.2, 2019: 2.9, 2020: 4.9, 2021: 2.0, 2022: 1.1, 2023: 4.2, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Linus

Questions

Is Linus a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Linus for dogs?

Linus is the #511 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 270 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Linus?

Linus is said in 2 syllables: Li·nus. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Linus?

Lynus, Lionis and Link sound similar.

What breeds are often named Linus?

Dachshunds, Labrador Retrievers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Linus.

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