Red

At a glance

Red is the #406 dog name in our records. About 1 in 1,694 male dogs is called Red, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Red?

#406dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,694male dogs
341dogs in the records
#1,005cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 21%Boys 77%Not recorded 2%

21% girls · 79% boys among 332 dogs with a recorded sex

Red over the years

Falling
04.28.42013: 4.4, 2014: 7.3, 2015: 4.0, 2016: 3.8, 2017: 4.1, 2018: 5.6, 2019: 4.7, 2020: 4.1, 2021: 3.7, 2022: 2.9, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 1.82013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Red

ReddReedReidRodRad

Questions

Is Red a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (79% male).

How popular is Red for dogs?

Red is the #406 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 341 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Red?

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

What names sound like Red?

Redd, Reed and Reid sound similar.

What breeds are often named Red?

Pit Bulls, Labrador Retrievers and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Red.

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