At a glance
River is the #231 dog name in our records and #337 for cats. About 1 in 1,451 dogs is called River, and the name is rising.
How popular is River?
#231dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,451dogs
444dogs in the records
#337cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 41%Boys 43%Not recorded 16%
49% girls · 51% boys among 371 dogs with a recorded sex
River over the years
RisingDogs named River per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 41 named River
- 24 named River
- 20 named River
- 19 named River
- 16 named River
Names that sound like River
Questions
Is River a girl or boy dog name?
It is used for girls and boys alike (49% female).
How popular is River for dogs?
River is the #231 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 444 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce River?
River is said in 2 syllables: Ri·ver. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like River?
Rover, Rivera and Rivers sound similar.
What breeds are often named River?
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called River.