Thunder

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At a glance

Thunder ranks #503 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (86% male). It is most popular with German Shepherds.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Thunder?

#503dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,913male dogs
275dogs in the records
#358cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 14%Boys 85%Not recorded 1%

14% girls · 86% boys among 273 dogs with a recorded sex

Thunder over the years

Rising
05.110.32013: 4.7, 2014: 6.0, 2015: 2.3, 2016: 2.3, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 8.9, 2019: 3.1, 2020: 1.6, 2021: 1.4, 2022: 4.1, 2023: 6.8, 2024: 3.12013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Thunder

TinderThanosTheanaThanasiThinker

Questions

Is Thunder a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (86% male).

How popular is Thunder for dogs?

Thunder is the #503 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 275 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Thunder?

Thunder is said in 2 syllables: Thun·der. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Thunder?

Tinder, Thanos and Theana sound similar.

What breeds are often named Thunder?

German Shepherds, Beagles and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Thunder.

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