Precious

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At a glance

656 dogs named Precious appear in public records. It is almost always a girl's name (96% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Precious?

#280dog name of 19,856
1 in 786female dogs
656dogs in the records
#207cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 95%Boys 4%Not recorded 1%

96% girls · 4% boys among 651 dogs with a recorded sex

Precious over the years

Rising
04.69.12013: 7.0, 2014: 7.6, 2015: 4.5, 2016: 8.0, 2017: 5.4, 2018: 6.4, 2019: 5.5, 2020: 2.1, 2021: 3.8, 2022: 1.3, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 6.82013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Precious

Questions

Is Precious a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (96% female).

How popular is Precious for dogs?

Precious is the #280 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 656 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Precious?

Precious is said in 2 syllables: Pre·cious. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Precious?

Preciuos, Presious and Preshis sound similar.

What breeds are often named Precious?

Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Precious.

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