Rooney

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At a glance

234 dogs named Rooney appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (34% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Rooney?

#490dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,979dogs
234dogs in the records
#2,632cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 33%Boys 64%Not recorded 3%

34% girls · 66% boys among 227 dogs with a recorded sex

Rooney over the years

Rising
0362013: 4.0, 2014: 2.8, 2015: 2.8, 2016: 2.5, 2017: 5.3, 2018: 2.7, 2019: 1.2, 2020: 2.1, 2021: 1.8, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 3.8, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Rooney

Questions

Is Rooney a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (34% female).

How popular is Rooney for dogs?

Rooney is the #490 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 234 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Rooney?

Rooney is said in 2 syllables: Roo·ney. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Rooney?

Reina, Reno and Ronnie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Rooney?

Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and Shih Tzus are the breeds most often called Rooney.

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