Munchkin

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At a glance

Munchkin is the #1006 dog name in our records. About 1 in 6,833 dogs is called Munchkin, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Munchkin?

#1,006dog name of 19,856
1 in 6,833dogs
176dogs in the records
#979cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 49%Boys 49%Not recorded 2%

50% girls · 50% boys among 174 dogs with a recorded sex

Munchkin over the years

Rising
02.44.72013: 4.1, 2014: 0.8, 2015: 1.8, 2016: 0.9, 2017: 1.6, 2018: 3.4, 2019: 2.1, 2020: 0.4, 2021: 1.7, 2022: 1.0, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Munchkin

ManchkenMunchieMunchiesMuensterMunster

Questions

Is Munchkin a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (50% female).

How popular is Munchkin for dogs?

Munchkin is the #1,006 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 176 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Munchkin?

Munchkin is said in 2 syllables: Munch·kin. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Munchkin?

Manchken, Munchie and Munchies sound similar.

What breeds are often named Munchkin?

Maltese, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Munchkin.

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