At a glance
May ranks #962 for dogs. It is almost always a girl's name (89% female). It is most popular with Labrador Retrievers.
How popular is May?
#962dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,181female dogs
146dogs in the records
#713cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 88%Boys 11%Not recorded 1%
89% girls · 11% boys among 144 dogs with a recorded sex
May over the years
RisingDogs named May per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 24 named May
- 9 named May
- 7 named May
- 7 named May
- 5 named May
Names that sound like May
Questions
Is May a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a girl's name (89% female).
How popular is May for dogs?
May is the #962 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 146 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce May?
May is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like May?
Mia, Maya and Moe sound similar.
What breeds are often named May?
Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls and Shar-Peis are the breeds most often called May.