Shorty

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At a glance

Shorty ranks #839 for dogs. It is used for girls and boys alike (27% female). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Shorty?

#839dog name of 19,856
1 in 5,797dogs
170dogs in the records
#2,285cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 26%Boys 72%Not recorded 2%

27% girls · 73% boys among 166 dogs with a recorded sex

Shorty over the years

Falling
01.73.42013: 2.3, 2014: 1.9, 2015: 2.9, 2016: 0.5, 2017: 2.8, 2018: 0.8, 2019: 2.1, 2020: 1.1, 2021: 2.2, 2022: 0.5, 2023: 0.7, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Shorty

Questions

Is Shorty a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (27% female).

How popular is Shorty for dogs?

Shorty is the #839 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 170 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Shorty?

Shorty is said in 2 syllables: Shor·ty. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Shorty?

Shortie, Suerte and Sherman sound similar.

What breeds are often named Shorty?

Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Shorty.

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