Shiro

At a glance

Shiro is the #1685 dog name in our records. About 1 in 7,466 male dogs is called Shiro, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Shiro?

#1,685dog name of 19,856
1 in 7,466male dogs
87dogs in the records
#3,456cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 10%Boys 89%Not recorded 1%

10% girls · 90% boys among 86 dogs with a recorded sex

Shiro over the years

Falling
01.32.62013: 2.3, 2014: 0.0, 2015: 0.5, 2016: 1.9, 2017: 1.3, 2018: 1.6, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 0.5, 2021: 1.0, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Shiro

Questions

Is Shiro a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (90% male).

How popular is Shiro for dogs?

Shiro is the #1,685 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 87 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Shiro?

Shiro is said in 2 syllables: Shi·ro. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Shiro?

Zorro, Zara and Sierra sound similar.

What breeds are often named Shiro?

Shiba Inus, Akitas and Pomeranians are the breeds most often called Shiro.

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