Sirius

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At a glance

122 dogs named Sirius appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (82% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Sirius?

#1,130dog name of 19,856
1 in 4,854male dogs
122dogs in the records
#651cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 17%Boys 77%Not recorded 6%

18% girls · 82% boys among 115 dogs with a recorded sex

Sirius over the years

Falling
01.83.52013: 0.5, 2014: 0.2, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 2.3, 2017: 3.1, 2018: 2.2, 2019: 2.1, 2020: 0.7, 2021: 2.3, 2022: 1.3, 2023: 1.1, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Sirius

CyrusCirrusSirusShirazSyrusCerysSeriousSuarez

Questions

Is Sirius a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (82% male).

How popular is Sirius for dogs?

Sirius is the #1,130 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 122 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Sirius?

Sirius is said in 3 syllables: Si·ri·us. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Sirius?

Cyrus, Cirrus and Sirus sound similar.

What breeds are often named Sirius?

Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Sirius.

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