Lou

At a glance

244 dogs named Lou appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (29% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Lou?

#594dog name of 19,856
1 in 4,010dogs
244dogs in the records
#848cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 29%Boys 70%Not recorded 1%

29% girls · 71% boys among 241 dogs with a recorded sex

Lou over the years

Steady
02.75.42013: 4.3, 2014: 4.6, 2015: 2.6, 2016: 2.8, 2017: 3.6, 2018: 1.4, 2019: 2.5, 2020: 3.6, 2021: 3.7, 2022: 2.3, 2023: 4.7, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Lou

Questions

Is Lou a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (29% female).

How popular is Lou for dogs?

Lou is the #594 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 244 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Lou?

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

What names sound like Lou?

Leo, Louie and Leia sound similar.

What breeds are often named Lou?

Chihuahuas, Dachshunds and Poodles are the breeds most often called Lou.

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