Ray

At a glance

129 dogs named Ray appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (77% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Ray?

#1,056dog name of 19,856
1 in 4,886male dogs
129dogs in the records
#1,481cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 22%Boys 74%Not recorded 4%

23% girls · 77% boys among 124 dogs with a recorded sex

Ray over the years

Falling
0362013: 2.5, 2014: 5.3, 2015: 3.6, 2016: 1.2, 2017: 1.9, 2018: 2.6, 2019: 2.0, 2020: 1.6, 2021: 2.2, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Ray

Questions

Is Ray a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (77% male).

How popular is Ray for dogs?

Ray is the #1,056 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 129 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Ray?

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

What names sound like Ray?

Rio, Roo and Rue sound similar.

What breeds are often named Ray?

Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas and Shih Tzus are the breeds most often called Ray.

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